No.1 has announced a number of a smartphones recently including an ultra-rugged No.1 X1 phone. Now, in 2015, the same smartphone company is all set to announce another rugged phone in the market which will be much bigger and better than the X1. The all new No.1 X2 comes with a larger display and supports high-speed 4G LTE networks, without losing its damage proof characteristic. This is a very important upgrade especially for users who want are looking for a decent phablet that they can carry around wherever they like. Its rugged nature will protect it from any kind of environment or situation.
The new No.1 X2 sports a large 5.5-inch display which can withstand scratches and other damages. Users can take advantage of this large display for even their entertainment needs, which was not possible in other cheap small screen rugged phones. So, incorporating such a large screen on a device with such rugged characteristics is really impressive.
On the connectivity front, the No.1 X2 now supports 4G LTE networks. Yes, the phone can take advantage of high speed internet browsing, making it one of the few true rugged phones out there with this capability. High speed web access can always come in handy, especially when you are outdoors and there are no Wi-Fi networks available. Moreover, the large display with 4G LTE support would really enhance the user’s browsing experience.
Finally, the company has also upgraded the processor on this new device. Instead of the cheap MT6582 processor found on the No.1 X1, this new model comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 410 processor (MSM8916). This 64-bit chipset features Cortex-A53 architecture. As a result, the phone would perform smoothly without any lags.
While we still don’t know the other features of the device, it will most likely be the same as the No.1 X1 smartphone. The phone is reportedly waterproof, scratchproof and shock proof, making it the first 4G enabled smartphone with these protective features.
We will update more details about specs, pricing and availability in the next few weeks.
We have seen plenty of clones in the market of Xiaomi’s latest flagship, Xiaomi Mi4. Of these, the No.1 Mi4 and the Doogee DG850 Hitman were the two popular ones. Both come with the same features and design, however, there are some differences between the two, which gives the No.1 Mi4 a slight edge over the other. You can check out our detailed comparison between the two devices here. Given that they both look the same and are similar in tech specs, we decided to figure out the cheapest way to buy the No.1 Mi4 smartphone.
Before we reveal the cheapest way to buy the No.1 Mi4 smartphone, lets recap on its specs. The device is powered by a decent Mediatek MT6582 quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz with 1GB RAM onboard. For GPU you have the Mali-400MP and for storage you have 16GB expandable memory. There is a 5-inch display up front with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, which is a standard among phones in this price range.
Performance wise, the phone did pretty well. Playing games and running apps on the device was smooth. In our AnTuTu test results, it got a respectable score of 19000+. As for the camera, there is a 13MP shooter at the back with LED flash. It captured decent pictures in bright sunlight and we were pretty much satisfied with the performance. You can read our full review of the device for more details. The No.1 Mi4 runs on Android 4.4 KitKat OS with an MIUI launcher on top. This makes the phone look exactly like the original Xiaomi flagship Mi4. The notifications panel, settings menu etc are all customized to MIUI’s looks.
As you can see, the No.1 Mi4 turns out to be a great smartphone. And with the special coupon from GizmoChina, you can get it for the cheapest price from GearBest.
The No.1 Mi4 usually retails for around $165+. On GearBest you can get it for around $160. However, with a coupon, you get around $20 off this price. We have personally tried out the coupon and it works perfectly, at least for now.
As you can see, before coupon, the phone is available for $161.13. However, look at the price after we have applied the coupon.
Yes, you can purchase the No.1 Mi4 for just $140. That’s the cheapest price that you’ll find the phone online. We don’t know when this coupon will expire but make sure you take advantage of it as soon as possible.
Nokia has been known for many years as one of the top phones manufacturers in the world. In fact, we are sure to say that it was the king of phones before the smartphone era kicked in. The company has attributes of making sturdy, good looking and reliable devices for years. However, after the sale of mobile phones business to Microsoft, a lot of the Nokia fans left disappointed or even deceived. On the other hand, the company tries to make a comeback. It may not be the greatest comeback, but we are still happy to see that Nokia brand is still alive.
The comeback is not the greatest ever for a few reasons. First, the company starts not with a phone, but with a tablet , which has never been Nokia’s best talent. Second, the Nokia N1 tablet is not produced by the company directly, but by the Foxconn, the same factory that produces iDevices. Indeed, Nokia assures that the tablet is manufactured under strict guidelines and supervision of their employees to make sure that the device meets the legendary Nokia’s build quality and other high manufacturing standards. Third, we do not want to be bias, but… The N1 tablet has “a little bit” of inspiration from a particular company, which usually produces aluminium tablets…
So is Nokia N1 tablet suitable for a comeback? Is it a device worth your attention? Let’s find out in our review.
Design
When we were talking about a certain inspiration from the other company, we had the design in mind. Let’s take a look at the gallery below.
It does have some signature Lumia elements in the design, but for us, it looks almost exactly the same as the iPad mini. Speaking of which, both devices have exactly the same all-aluminium body, which has the same feel to the touch.
The same as iPad’s, Nokia N1’s body has a matte finish. Also, the bonding between the metal casing and glass screen is perfect. Although Nokia does not own factories, but Foxconn OEM technology is also trustworthy.
According to the official website information, Nokia N1’s body weight is 318 grams, compared to the iPad mini’s 2 331 grams. Well, here Nokia managed to outperform Apple in the “thinnest and lightest” department.
As we can see on the right side of the device, it has the volume up/down buttons, which are similarly placed like iPad mini’s and Xiaomi’s tablets. In addition, the power on/off button as well as the back camera sensor is placed on almost exactly the same position.
Here you can see a 3.5 mm headphone jack on the top of the device, which sits next to the the microphone.
If we take a look at the bottom part of the device, we can see dual-stereo speakers and Type-C USB 2.0 port. Nokia N1 is the first to use the Type-C USB interface in the mass production. One of the greatest advantages of this connector type is that it is reversible (the same as Apple’s lightning cable).
As far as body thickness goes, Xiaomi’s tablet, iPad mini 2 and official Nokia N1 thickness data were 8.5 mm, 7.5 mm and 6.9 mm. Xiaomi and Apple are using a wedge-shaped design, so the device looks thinner, and Nokia N1 is in the body with a deep rounded edge processing. Therefore, although the official data looks very nice, but there was no significant difference in real feel of all the devices. Lastly, similar to the Apple’s offering, Nokia’s tablet comes in Natural Aluminum and Lava Gray colour options.
Specs
We have to say that the Nokia N1 tablet has pretty specs. It spots the dimensions of 200.7 x 138.6 x 6.9 mm (7.90 x 5.46 x 0.27 in), weighs 318 g. Also, it has an 7.9 inches IPS LCD screen, which has a very high resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, which translates to 324 ppi pixel density. All of this beauty is covered by the Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
If we take a look under the hood, we can find a powerful Quad-core 2.3 GHz Intel Atom Z3580 CPU, backed up by PowerVR G6430 GPU and 2 GB of RAM. Also, there is a 32 GB of internal storage, which is, however, non-expandable. At the front there is a 5mp snapper and 8mp shooter on the back, which is capable of recording 1080p at 30fps.
What is more, the tablet comes with the usual connectivity package, which includes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and microUSB v2.0, Type-C reversible connector.
All of this is run by the Android 5.0 Lollipop and the non-removable Li-Ion 5300 mAh (18.5 Wh) battery is keeping the lights on.
We have to say that the device looks pretty powerful on paper and we expect it to perform that good in real life as well.
Here is the summary of the main specs of the Nokia N1 tablet:
Display
As we have already mentioned in the specs, device has an 7.9 inches IPS LCD screen, which has a very high resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, which translates to 324 ppi pixel density. All of this beauty is covered by the Corning Gorilla Glass 3. We have to say that the screen has natural looking colours, it is very bright, sharp and vivid as it can be expected by the high quality IPS LCD panel.
Performance
Android devices are usually equipped with the top notch hardware and N1 is no exception. The quad-core Intel Z3580 chip, which is clocked at 2.33GHz and is manufactured using 22-nanometer manufacturing process should guarantee a great performance.
We have tried to run the “Temple Run” game. The opening of the game app took a little bit longer than expected, but the game performance was relatively smooth. Well, we have to keep in mind that this is the game of 2013, so it does not have the biggest graphic demands for the PowerVR G6430 with a frequency of 533MHz.
Camera
Nokia N1 Tablet has a 5mp snapper on the front and 8mp shooter on the back, which sounds quite reasonable for a tablet. We were not able to provide you with the camera samples yet, but we can say that the actual experience of using camera is quite good. A few test samples showed that the noise levels are kept at the decent margins, colour reproduction is quite good as well. All in all, it has a good camera for a tablet.
Z Launcher Launcher Experience
The Nokia N1 tablet is one of the firsts to use the Android 5.0 operating system with the proprietary Z1 launcher on top of it.
Indeed, the Z Launcher can be downloaded on Google Play, but since this tablet is made by Nokia, it comes pre-installed on the N1 tablet. The thing we liked most about this launcher is the fact that it is smooth, fast and simple. Also, the user can directly interface to write in the first application you want to open any letter, Chinese applications are also applicable to this search rules.
Z Launcher application list and Windows Phone are very similar, except that it is more stylish than the big color Windows Phone and more dynamic. About Android 5.0 operating system does not have too many things to share with you, it is not much different compared to previous performance in the Android tablet, personally think that the words such as “first China-made Android 5.0 Tablet PC” out as a propaganda point I’m really sorry Nokia brand. Experience the best Android tablet system is definitely not preloaded Z Launcher Nokia N1.
Final Words
All in all, Nokia N1 tablet shapes up to be a great device. It has all it needs to be called a great tablet: great display, processor, Ram, internal storage, Android 5.0 out of the box with the fast and responsive Nokia’s Z launcher on top of that. What is more, the pricing of this device, which is 1599 yuan and 1299 yuan respectively for different storage options makes it a good buying option for those, who want to save some money by not buying the iPad mini 2.
On the other hand, we still have the open question, which leaves some room for a doubt. Did Nokia choose the right path for the comeback? Well, the tablets still seem to be popular and useful, but we believe they have to be more original. In particular, we think that manufacturers can be inspired, but not too-inspired by other companies as far as design goes. Let us know what you think about Nokia’s N1 tablet design in the social poll below.
Xiaomi had a very productive 2014. The company sold over 61.2 million smartphones last year, which is a 227 percent increase in shipment sales as compared to the previous year. With such sales, the company managed to generate CNY74.3 billion in tax inclusive sales last year, which was again a 135 percent increase as compared to 2013. Now, the company is trying to continue its impressive sales with a series of product announcements this year.
Xiaomi had hinted that it would release a flagship device among other products in January. In fact, the company is keeping a press conference on 15 January 2015 to unveil this new flagship device. Lei Jun, the founder of Xiaomi took to Weibo to announce that there is no better way to start the year than to announce a flagship device.
“There’s no better way to start 2015 than with our newest products” said Lei Jun via the official Xiaomi Weibo page (translated).
Xiaomi’s official page announced the event and said that the press conference will be held at the Beijing National Convention Center on January 15 at 2 PM. The new flagship will focus on slimness as the poster released by the company says that the phone will be thinner than the cicada’s wings (an insect). The company also said that 1000 press conference tickets will be available for sale via Xiaomi’s Mall App. Each ticket will be priced at 99 Yuan (about $16) and will be sold from January 8 starting 12 PM.
People always love slim phones, but not at the cost of top end specifications. Most slim phones have to sacrifice on battery capacity which we feel is an unnecessary move. Lets hope that Xiaomi’s new flagship (aka Xiaomi Mi5?) comes with a large battery to run atleast a day without having to connect to a charger.
We have already seen plenty of leaks of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi5 / Mi4S, and if the new flagship is anything like the leaked pictures and specs, then Xiaomi definitely has another best seller under its belt.
We expect more details in the coming days, so stay tuned to the website.
Last year, Oppo announced the OPPO N3 with the rotating camera and the OPPO R5, the world’s thinnest smartphone (Now, Vivo X5 Max currently holds this title). Today, we have information about another upcoming OPPO device which recently hit TENAA called the OPPO U3. Thanks to TENAA, we have some major information about this new OPPO smartphone.
TENAA reveals that the OPPO U3 will feature a large 5.9-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It will be powered by an eight-core processor clocked at 1.7GHz with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. This storage can be further expanded via the given MicroSD card slot. The rear camera is of 13MP and comes with 4X optical zoom. Yes, this phone will reportedly feature 4X zoom which makes it even superior to the 3X zoom found on the new ASUS Zenfone ZOOM (ZX550). In fact, the phone will measure just 9mm in thickness which will make it the thinnest 4X optical Zoom smartphone in the market. The ASUS ZenFone ZOOM had a 11.95mm body, which makes it thicker than the OPPO U3. TENAA is usually right about the upcoming phone’s specs, so this could turn out to be true. The front camera is of 5MP and the other body measurements are as follows — 156.8 x 81.8mm. With the optical zoom tech inside and the large 5.9-inch display, the U3 is a bit heavy at 180grams.
The OPPO U3 is capable of recording high quality videos too, thanks to the inbuilt Asahi Kasei AK4961 high performance 32-bit advanced audio codec. This was the same codec used in the ZTE Nubia Z7 smartphone. The company will also reveal a new headset called as the OPPO PM-3 headphones along with the device. The headphone is shown in the pictures below.
Overall, the OPPO U3 comes out as a very attractive device. The specs are top notch and the 4X Zoom in particular will attract a lot of camera enthusiasts. Pricing or release dates are not yet revealed, so we’ll have to wait for a few more weeks for some official details.
This year at CES 2015, HTC is busy announcing some new devices in the HTC Desire range. While we are flooded with the news from CES, today morning, we got some news about the upcoming HTC Flagship, the HTC Hima M9.
Taiwan press reports that HTC Hima M9 will feature a Mediatek powered variant too. This will be the first time that the Taiwanese smartphone company will be using a Mediatek processor for its flagship device. The flagship variant will be powered by a Mediatek MT6795 octa-core processor which was unveiled back in July last year. MT6795 is a true 64-bit octa-core processor and will be clocked at 2.2GHz. Its’ inbuilt modem can support category 4 FDD and TDD LTE networks.
However, the true flagship model won’t be powered by Mediatek. Instead, the main HTC Hima M9 version will come with the powerful octa-core offering from Qualcomm — Snapdragon 810 processor. The Mediatek powered variant will probably retail inside its home market.
The main difference between the two models will be its price. Both the processors are capable, hence, there is no need to cut down on other specs. So, this Mediatek powered variant will be cheaper and will be much more attractive to users who are looking for a less costly HTC Hima M9. This will also bring HTC’s flagship at a competitive price, which was something that the company couldn’t achieve with its predecessors.
Anyways, it would be interesting to see what all specs the Mediatek powered device brings to the table and the price at which the device is offered.
According to the source, other tech specs of the HTC Hima M9 would be as follows: 5-inch 1080p display, 3GB RAM, 20.7MP primary camera, 13MP / 4Ultra Pixel secondary camera, non-removable 2840 mAh battery. The phone will be available in grey, silver, golden and bronze colors.
Recently, some render images of the HTC Hima M9 flagship were also spotted. While we don’t know whether the final product will look anything like these renders, if it does, then we are in for a treat. The device looked extremely well-built and refined in the pictures and we sure hope that HTC makes the M9 based on these looks. But considering that these renders were made by a designer, we can’t really say that this is the end design for the flagship.
Anyways, HTC is expected to release its flagships as well as its other variants in March 2015.
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The Elephone P5000 is a sleek phone and it is even more wonderful for its amazing battery capacity, which reaches 5350mAh. This is a highly unique specification available with very few smart phones. This is a breakthrough for the Elephone P5000. It has a dual sim car slot, a 5.0 inch display screen which perfectly matches it’s bulk and resolution. It comes with a 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. It operates on an Android 4.4 OS and has additional gravity sensing capabilities. It has the strongest global navigation for a smart phone, no other smart phone in the market has a better navigation system. It can be ordered in both black and white colors.
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As we continue our rubric of the cheapest way to buy smartphones, next in our lineup is the CUBOT ZORRO 001. Indeed, it is not very well-known Chinese manufacturer, but it is quite an interesting offering for a budget-friendly category of devices.
Let us start by the design first. The device comes in white and black colours to choose from. Also, the smartphone spots quite a simplistic looks. There is a speaker and the 5mp front facing camera on top of the device and the typical three capacitive buttons on the bottom. All these aspects wrap around a 720p HD screen, which has a size of 5 inches. If we take a look at the back, it is made of plastic. There is a 13mp camera with 5 element lens with a single LED flash along with the noise cancelling mic on the top. Also, there is a Cubot logo along with the mono speaker on the bottom.
As far as specs go, the device packs quite a reasonable package for its price. It starts with the Quad Core Snapdragon MSM8916 chip inside, which is clocked at 1.2GHz. Also, it is backed up by 1 Gb of Ram and 8 Gb of internal storage, which can be expanded via Micro SD card slot up to 32 gigs. All this is run by the 2200 mAh battery inside. What is more, it has a dual-Sim dual-standby mode, which is always good for travellers.
What is more interesting, the device offers a LTE networking capabilities, which will run on LTE-FDD 800/900/1800/2100/2600MHz networks.
Here is a short summary of specs:
RAM: 1GB
ROM: 8GB
Gravity Sensing System
FM/MP3/MP4/GPS Function Supported
Note: This phone will only work with GSM+WCDMA+LTE-FDD networks: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 900/2100MHZ LTE-FDD 800/900/1800/2100/2600MHz
With the price of $169.99 it looks to be a great offer. But what is more important, you can get CUBOT ZORRO 001 for as low as $132.99 from Gearbest using the following link.
Landvo may not be the best known Chinese company, but it with the L200S it offers a surprisingly good bang for a buck. Also, it looks quite good for the amazingly low price point the company asks.
The L200S is a budget-friendly device, which is quite similar to the OnePlus One by its looks. We can see a silver frame going around the device along the 3 capacitive buttons on the front. Also, there is a camera with the LED flash along with the single speaker on the back.
It should be mentioned that the device is one of the firsts to run 1.3GHz Quad Core MT6290 processor under the hood. The Mali-400 MP helps handling the intensive graphic tasks. What is more, the smartphone packs a 5.0 inch qHD IPS display and it makes the device comfortable to operate in one hand. Further, the device is backed up by 1 GB of Ram and 8 Gb of internal storage with the ability to further extend it via the Micro SD card slot. What is more, the device has a support of a bunch of sensors, which include gravity, light and proximity. Also, there is an 8mp camera on the back and 2mp camera on the front. All this is being run by the Android 4.4 Kitkat. The 2000mAh battery helps to keep the lights on.
Also, the device supports the 3G connectivity (WCDMA 850MHz, WCDMA 1900MHz, WCDMA 2100MHz). However, the one of the main highlights of the device is the 4G connectivity for such a low price! The 4g bands include the FDD-LTE 1800/2600MHz, which are one of the most commonly used worldwide. Still, we recommend checking with your local carrier for compatibility.
We summarise some of the main features of the device:
– 4G: FDD-LTE, 1800MHz, 2600MHz
– 3G: WCDMA 850MHz, WCDMA 1900MHz, WCDMA 2100MHz
– 2G: GSM 850MHz, GSM 1800MHz, GSM 1900MHz
– OS: Android 4.4
– CPU: MTK6582 ARMv7 Quad core, 1.3GHz
– 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM
– 5 inch IPS Display for razor sharp images
– Support Gravity/Light/Proximity Sensing System
– FM/MP3/MP4/Bluetooth/GPS Function Supported
With the price of $130.04 it looks to be a great offer. But what is more important, you can get it for as low as $110.99 as GizmoChina offers a coupon code, which is LL200SCN for a discounted price.
We’ve seen quite a lot of rumors that Nubia will release the next flagship, the Nubia Z9 with extremely thin bezels. We’ve heard the bezeless design on Nubia Z7, but it turned out to be fake. But today we got these 2 leaked images from a leaker, which shows the same launch UI as the Nubia Z7 and the same home button, but with almost “bezelless” design .
The picture shows a completely bezel-free phone design (at least if you ignore the extremely thin white frame around the screen). The phone appears to be white with the round red home button we already know from previous ZTE Nubia phones. Touch buttons appear not to be visible except you touch em.
And from the back cover, it can be confirmed it is a Nubia phone. The leaker said this phone is still a propertype and have technique problems that can’t move to mass production. So will this be the final design? Or just some new ways of marketing of Nubia? Let’s find out in the future.
We recently posted a review on the No. 1 G2 Smart watch and we have good news. You can get the No.1 G2 smart watch at a discounted price at gearbest.com.
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Vivo is widely known in China and getting more and more attention internationally. Is is known for releasing very thin or even the thinnest devices in the world like the recently announced X5Max, devices with Hi-Fi audio features, great cameras etc.
This time around, the company is about to unveil yet another device in their portfolio – Y29.
As you can see from the above pictures of the device, which is yet to be officially released, it spots a dual glass sandwich construction, meaning that there is a glass panel on the front and the back of the device. We cannot see the device from the front, but we presume it will have the usual Vivo looks as it has on all the devices. Looking further to the device, the back features glass and the camera with the LED flash placement on the top left corner, which reminds us a little bit of inspiration by the Sony Xperia family devices. In addition, the device has aluminium frame going around, which always adds some premium look and feel.
All this beauty is packed in a very light (only 128g) and slim body (6.67mm).
As far as specs go, the Y29 appears to a be a midrange device. The smartphone is said to have 5 inches (only 720p) screen, which is fairly compact in size. What is more, the 64-bit Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM will be running the show along with the 16 GB of storage (information about the Micro SD card slot is not yet disclosed). In addition, there is a 13mp camera on the back and 5mp shooter on the front.
As usual to Vivo, the manufacturer adds the Hi-Fi audio goodies, which include Japanese AKM AK4375 embedded audio chip and other solutions to help your ears hear the joy.
We are not yet aware of the pricing and the availability of the device. Still, we expect it to come at the premium price tag and firstly released in China.
Meizu recently unveiled the Meizu Blue Charm M1 Note, the direct competitor to other 5.5-inch budget phablets available in the market such as the Redmi Note. Now, new rumors say that the company has another device under development which will directly compete with another Xiaomi smartphone — the recently announced Xiaomi Redmi 2.
The news comes from Weibo’s Ubuntu team which has leaked many legitimate products and news in the past of companies like Meizu and Xiaomi. The source says that the upcoming Meizu device will be much better than Xiaomi’s Redmi 2 budget smartphone. While it does not reveal any further details like specifications, it says that the device will have a 5-inch screen with better specs than the recently announced Xiaomi device. It also says that the phone will be lighter, more sturdy and even smaller than the Redmi 2. But given that the phone will feature a larger 5-inch screen as compared to 4.7-inch on the Redmi, it would be interesting to see if Meizu can actually make the device smaller.
The source also quotes a post from the Meizu founder and CEO Huang Zhang (also known as Jack Wong) which says that the specifications of Redmi 2 are nothing when compared to the upcoming 5-inch Meizu device. So, now that the CEO confirms the existence of a 5-inch Meizu phone, we are left wondering what kind of specifications it will pack.
Although we still don’t know anything about its configuration, we think that it will be in line with the recently announced 5.5-inch Meizu M1 Note. The company may cut down in some areas like the the battery, display resolution and probably the onboard storage, but other than that the specs could be similar to the M1 Note.
This could also be the rumored Meizu K52 that we saw a couple of weeks back. The device was said to feature a 4.7-inch display with a 1080p resolution but the overall size of the phone looked like a 5-inch device. The K52 was reportedly spotted with an iPhone 5C like shell in 5 bright colors. So unless Meizu is planning to launch two new budget phones, it very likely that this 5-inch phone is the same as the K52. Another possibility is that the company may have totally scrapped the K52 in favor of this phone. But we think its probably the first case that is true.
Unfortunately, we are still not clear about many of the aspects of the upcoming smartphone, but in coming few weeks expect more details and leaks about this 5-inch Meizu device.
The rumor said Xiaomi will release a 399 yuan($64.2) smartphone with the leadcore chip. And Huawei is not willing to give up the 399 yuan($64.2) market either. A leaker from weibo leaked a picture to show Huaweil’s new smartphone.
It has Huawei’s logo at the back, there is no flashlight. It is sai that the phone will support China mobile’s TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/GSM network with dual SIM card slots. It has a 5″ screen with 720p resolution, 1GB RAM, 2MP front facing camera and 5 MP rear camera. The other specifications are unknown yet, do you think this phone will be able to compete with Xiaomi’s leadcore smartphone?
It has been confirmed the HTC will show off their flagship of 2015, the successor of HTC M8 — HTC Hima(m9) at the CES 2015. And today we got some render pictures from a designer, it is looked like the HTC Hima, from the design to the metal front and back. And there are differences, the rear camera become one, and there are 3 flashlights at the back. But I don’t know why he make the logo into “HKI”.
From the specifications that had been exposed previously, the name of the new HTC flagship is Hima, which adopts a 5″ 1080p display, Snapdragon 810, 3GB RAM and 32 GB ROM. In addition, the phone will run on Andorid 5.0 with 20.7 megapixel rear camera and 13 megapixel front-facing camera. Hope HTC can make us expect more at the CES 2015.
2014 turned out to be a great year for Chinese manufacturer with many staying a focus of international smartphone industry gossips. Xiaomi, a Chinese manufacturer, is no name now. Xiaomi is said to be the third place in international global smartphone manufacturer industry now.
This Leak of the successor of Xiaomi Redmi 1S, hints us Xiaomi is all prepared to answer the Vegas CES 2015 in their own style. Apparently several shots of Xiaomi Redmi 2S has surfaced yesterday. From the looks we can tell it’s an Improved hardware carrying the same 720p 4.7 IPS Screen but it’s OGS this time. The biggest difference seems to be the addition of LTE antenna that t supports GSM, WCDMA, TD LTE, and LTE FDD networks.
This Redmi 2 will allegedly use the latest 64-Bit Snapdragon 410 chip,1GB RAM,8 GB ROM and 2200mAh battery. Rear shooter is the same 8MP shooter with the front facing bumped up to 2 MP, which was 1.2 MP in Redmi 1S. It will be have 5 colors: white, black green, yellow and pink.
Unfortunately, Redmi 2 will run the old 4.4 Kitkat and will have to wait the Lollipop release to fully utilize the 64 Bit Snapdragon 615. Lastly, from what we learn the Xiaomi Redmi 2S will measure 134 x 67.21 x 9.2mm and weigh 132 grams. Xiaomi Redmi 2 can be preordered for 699yuan ($112.6) today and fully on sale at January 9th. (also is available for international buyers at Oppomart)
There are a lot of varieties of TV boxes like Sagecomm, Humax, Goodmans.
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The past few months have been quite productive for the Chinese smartphone company, Xiaomi. Recently, we have come across plenty of posters, leaks as well as renders claiming/ hoping to be the next Xiaomi flagship and today, we have one more poster to add to the list, thanks to the leaks from Weibo.
This time around its a bezel less (almost), large and a powerful smartphone that can be seen showing off the Xiaomi ‘Mi’ branding on top. Ofcouse, this is not a real picture, just a poster, but the render came out quite good, almost as good as what Xiaomi fans worldwide would like their next flagship to look like.
The smartphone in the picture claims to be the Xiaomi Mi4S, the successor to the current Xiaomi Mi4 flagship. While the picture does not give out any concrete details about the possible specs of the phone, what it says is that the new Mi4S is a beast of a smartphone. The poster says that the phone comes with the fastest processor, thinnest bezels, best display and the most powerful camera in the world. Of course, its hard to define what’s the best in this varied and competitive market, so we can’t really predict the specs with accuracy. Also, this could be a fan made poster too.
However, in case you have been following news about Xiaomi recently, there were two leaked phones which claimed to be the Xiaomi Mi5. The phone in the poster looks exactly like these two models. So, this could be the real deal, but it is too early to come to a conclusion. The earlier leaks said that the Mi5 would come with a Snapdragon 805 processor with 3GB RAM, 5.5-5.7 inch display and 4G LTE support. The poster says that it has the world’s best camera but the leaked info said nothing about the rear and front camera sensors on the phone. So, even though some say there will be a 20.7MP sensor on board, we still aren’t sure about what kind of camera tech would the new flagship feature.
Overall, the leaks have created a very nice picture of the Xiaomi Mi4s and hence, it would be interesting to see what exactly comes out true from these leaks when Xiaomi actually reveals the new phone.
Meanwhile, a new Xiaomi Redmi 1S model is expected to be announced tomorrow with dual LTE support. The phone will reportedly feature a 4.7-inch 720p display with 4G LTE and an 8MP rear camera. You can check out more details here.
We recently reviewed the UWatch U8 Pro smartwatch which is one of the cheapest smartwatches currently available in the market. However, if you are looking for something more fancy, you might want to take a look at the all new No.1 G2.
No.1 has a lot of smartphones under its belt, most of which are clones of famous flagships. But given the recent surge in the demand for smartwatches, this Chinese manufacturer decided to try out its luck in the smartwatch category. Like its recent smartphone releases, this one too is a clone of a famous flagship smartwatch, the Samsung Gear watch. So, you get the same looks and design as the Gear smartwatch, which on the other hand makes it look a lot more posh and premium than other offerings in this range.
We have a lot to say about this new smartwatch, so, without wasting any more of your time, lets take a look at the No.1 G2 smartwatch review.
No.1 G2 UNBOXING
Even though you can purchase the No.1 G2 for less than $100, the overall package looked quite premium and well built. The smartwatch came in a white box with all the features listed on top of the box with colorful icons. As you can see in the pictures below, the box looked quite sturdy. So unlike many other Chinese companies, its good to see that the company has taken special care of the package.
The watch itself was placed in a white pillow like cushion to prevent any scratches while transportation. Given that its a smartwatch, you don’t get many things inside the box. Inside it, we got the 350 mAh battery which came separate from the watch. It had some charge when we installed and tried to power on the device but you’ll have to charge it for a few hours before you go ahead and test it. There’s also a microUSB cable inside for charging and transferring data to and from the device.
DESIGN
Given that No.1 has taken inspiration from the Galaxy Gear smartwatch for this particular device, you know exactly how it looks and feels. Because, despite its low price tag the company has made sure that the watch is made from quality materials. The construction is sturdy and solid, thereby matching its premium looks.
As you can see in the pictures, the face is made out of metal, while the rubber bands are made of good quality rubber. And if you ever feel that you need to change these bands, you can do that too with ease. The highlight of the G2’s built is the onboard sapphire glass. Yes, the same tough Sapphire glass display that is reportedly better than the current Gorilla Glass generations.
And for those longing for a different look, the G2 is available in three different colors namely silver, gold and grey. All of them looks good but we have a feeling many would go for the gold finish.
HARDWARE
Here are some key specifications about the device.
The No.1 G2 smartwatch is powered by a MT2502A processor with 128M + 32M memory configuration. It has a 1.54-inch TFT screen with a resolution of 240 x 240. While this isn’t the biggest smartwatch displays that we have seen recently, it is still big enough to allow easy touch inputs and on screen notifications. Like mentioned above, the front is protected by Sapphire Glass, so you don’t have to worry about scratches on the display.
The overall dimensions of the device comes out to 36.9 x 58.4 x 10 mm which is quite decent for a smartwatch. There is a 350 mAh battery inside, which is once again standard when you compare with other competitors like LG G Watch or Moto 360. You can charge it via the provided MicroUSB port on the watch.
There is an inbuilt speaker, microphone, antenna and a vibration motor to support the various functions on the device. No.1 has also incorporated a number of sensors like Heart Rate monitor and pedometer which sets it apart from other cheap offerings in the market. However, they don’t usually work that great, but more on that later. The watch is IP67 compliant which means its water proof. So, dipping it in water for a few minutes or even wearing it in rain won’t any harm to the watch.
PERFORMANCE
Usually, setting up a Bluetooth enabled device is pretty tiresome. Either the phone doesn’t recognize the new device or the phone just doesn’t connect at all. But with the No.1 G2 smartwatch, things were pretty smooth. The company has provided a QR code which when you scan it on your phone, will take you to the Mediatek Smart Device app. After downloading and installing the app, you can access various features directly from this app. For example, you can install apps on your smartwatch from this companion app. To load them, you’ll see an install button inside, which will instantly download and install them on to your smartwatch. Pretty neat right? Further, you can install new watch faces, check and install software and much more from this companion app.
Once, you are connected, you get access to a number of nifty features on the watch. The highlight is probably its ability to take phone calls. The integrated microphone and the speaker does well in maintaining the call quality. So, even if the phone is somewhere else, you can take calls and talk to the person on the other end. However, remember that the watch does not feature a SIM card slot and a Bluetooth connection to a cellular active smartphone is necessary to make and receive calls.
Another important feature of the device is its inbuilt 2MP camera. The sensor managed to surprise us all in terms of clarity and color reproduction, but still it can never replace your traditional camera or even a smartphone camera. So, its just good enough for a few shots in day light every once in a while. But more on that later.
The overall UI is good and responsive, however its not completely based on Android. The inbuilt heart rate monitor gives mixed results. Sometimes, the sensor works pretty well and the results are accurate, but sometimes, it may not function properly so you cannot rely totally on the phone’s heart rate monitor. The pedometer worked fine, so no problems there. It calculated the calories burnt as well as displayed the workout information pretty accurately. Moreover, it can count the number of steps taken as well as your speed.
The No.1 G2 can display text messages from your phone to its screen and you can then choose from a number of templates for reply. Even whatsapp messages are supported but you may face some problems with the app’s graphics. But overall, you can use the smartwatch for your basic networking needs too.
As for music, you can’t download anything on the watch. But it has a dedicated music player which can stream music directly from your smartphone to your smartwatch. You can then listen to music on the built-in speakers but if you are a headphones fan, you’ll be better off playing music on your smartphone itself, as the watch doesn’t feature a headphone jack.
There are a lot of other special functions as well, for example, there’s a remote camera app which makes your smartwatch act as a remote viewfinder for your phone’s camera. So, you can click pictures remotely from this watch. Moreover, if you go beyond a certain distance, around 10 meters, the watch will automatically start beeping alerting you that your connected smartphone is more than 10 meters away. A great feature especially if you are the kind of person who tends to forget smartphones at different places.There’s a voice recorder app too which records voice through its inbuilt microphone.
Like most other smartwatches out there, you can even track your sleeping patterns which will help you analyze ways in which you can increase the quality of your sleep time. There’s an infrared port as well which can control a number of appliances at your home.
On average, you get about a day’s usage on the device with a Bluetooth connection. This includes regular notifications and other usage throughout the day. And when you are not connected to a phone via Bluetooth, this increases up to two to three days. So, the battery life is at par with other smartwatches that we have seen lately.
The No.1 G2 features a special power saving function as well which turns the display into grey scale when there is limited charge on the device. Moreover, with the provided MicroUSB charging port, you can charge the device using the same charger as your smartphone.
CAMERA
Readers are always interested in the camera quality of any device and even though this is a smartwatch, we feel there are people who will be curious about its low res 2MP camera. Like we mentioned above, this 2MP camera sensor managed to impress us, especially in day light photos.
It may not be as good or clear as regular smartphone cameras, but still its good enough for clicking casual shots or even spy shots of your friends and family. The color reproduction is pretty good as well exposure. You get some noise in the images, but given the low res sensor, you can’t expect much.
Anyways, we have added a few samples down below from this 2MP camera for your reference.
VERDICT
As you can see, the No.1 G2 turns out to be a great smartwatch. In fact at this price, we can’t really find any other smartwatch which looks as premium and well built as the No.1 G2 and comes with such useful features as well. The sleep tracker, heart rate sensor, infrared port, camera as well as the calling function makes this particular device a true smartwatch worthy of appreciation.
At present, Everbuying.net is selling No.1 G2 for $77 which is a great price for a device with such features. But with a coupon from discountion.com, you can get it for just $70.98. Hence, it is a must have for those looking for their first good smartwatch!
The wait is over. We have heard a lot of talk about the new Apple smart watch in mid 2014. We patiently got our hands on the iPhone 6 and 6 plus while still waiting for the Apple smart watch. Most of us eagerly waited for an announcement from Apple, telling us when exactly(date and time), it is we would get our hands on the first smart watch by Apple.
Apple started the New Year off with big news for all its customers. The launch of its new product, the Apple smart watch. With much hype about the watch being generated since mid 2014, people are eagerly waiting to get their hands on it.
Based on information from the official website, the Apple watch will be available in the United States and Australia very early in 2015, followed by Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom. The watch will be released at Mainland China and Hong Kong after , hopefully by mid-2015.
The question now being asked by loyal Apple users is the price of the much-anticipated product. It is rumoured that the Apple smart watch would cost RMB 2499 Yuan in China but in the International market, the price would be about $349.
Apart from the sleek look of the watch, Apple also provides extra interchangeable straps for the watch, and so many other cool features like the sport edition, considering this; the cost of 2499 Yuan is still possible. All of these of course are projected because Apple has not realised the cost of watch in its official website yet so we all wait patiently for the watch of the century.
After all of these have been taken into account and also the price of the iPhone how much do you think the very much-hyped Apple smart watch would cost?
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