Pioneer is not really a smartphone brand. Well, they are fairly new to the smartphone business, but it is a well-established brand in other departments like home, stage and car audio.
As the company tries to assert themselves in the smartphone industry, they have some interesting offerings like a budget friendly E82L. Let’s take a look at the device and see if it is worth your attention.
There is nothing special about the box. It just has Pioneer branding, model number and some of the main specs printed out.
Here you can see the contents of the box. It includes the phone itself, charger, removable battery (which is always a good thing!) and some instruction manuals, which are in Chinese. Unfortunately, there are no headphones included, but we think it is understandable given the phone’s budget friendly nature.
So finally you can see the device from the front and back. The front features 5″ 720p display, the capacitive buttons on the bottom, the front facing camera, which has 2 mpx, the ear speaker on the top. If you look at the back, you can see the removable back cover, which is available in gold and white colours. It is made out of plastic, but it has a nice touch, it does not attract fingerprints as it is not a glossy plastic. The back panel features the 8 mpx camera, LED flash, noise cancelling mic on the top and the speaker on the back.
Here you can see the powered on device. It has Android 4.4 Kitkat OS with the Pioneers skin on top.
The rest of the specs of the device include a Mediatek MT6732 processor, which is clocked at 1.5GHz and is run by 64 bits architecture. The Pioneer E82L also boasts LTE connectivity, 1GB of Ram, 8GB of internal storage, 2000 mAh battery (removable). Also, it has fairly good dimensions of 142.8x72x8.8mm.
Finally, the Pioneer E82L carries an attractive price tag, which is $161 in China. We have no word on international availability yet. We can say that for the price it is very attractive device.
In the past few months, Zeaplus has announced multiple smartphones as well as a tracker called the Zeaplus Nut. Now, the same Chinese startup company is planning to launch another smartphone in the market which will feature a large battery.
Usually, when you hear the word large battery, you expect it to be around 3000-3500mAh. But looks like Zeaplus has taken some inspiration from THL’s lineup with large batteries such as the THL 4000 and the THL 5000. This particular device, called as the Zeaplus M5, is said to come with a large 5000mAh+ battery. The company has already released a teaser image, but has not yet revealed details like the design, tech specs or even the pricing. So, at the moment, we just know one thing, i.e. it has a large battery. However, that is enough to generate excitement among potential buyers given that battery is one of the foremost things consumers consider when they go out shopping for a phone in the market.
Both the earlier devices, the Zeaplus M4 as well as the Zeaplus M6 have looked promising with good specifications. So, we expect even the Zeaplus M5 will offer great specs at an affordable price tag.
One of the major Chinese manufacturers ZTE still have something to show this year. It is the device called Star 2. We just found the photos of the device in the TENNA certification website, revealing the device at its full glory. Check out these photos!
Here we can see the device pictured from almost all angles. It is the white colour version of the smartphone. On the front of the device we can see a 5.5″ 1080p resolution screen, on top there is a front face camera, which will be with generous 8 mpx of resolution, sensors, ear speaker. On the bottom there is the signature home button, which can be usually found on ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia phones.
On the back of the smartphone we can see a polycarbonite back shell, where the 13 mpx (most likely Sony sensor) camera sensor with dual tone dual LED flash is installed. Interestingly, there is another thing next to the camera. We are not sure what it is, but logical guess may lead it to something similar like LG G3’s laser focus technology. We will need to wait and see for that.
If we take a look to the sides of the device we can see a volume up and down buttons as well as power button on the right and nothing on the left. The frame seems to be made out of aluminium, which always adds that premium look and feel.
The rest of specs include a quad-core Snapdraggon 801 chip, which is clocked at 2.5 GHz, 4G connectivity, 3 GB of Ram, 16 GB of ROM (we are not sure if the storage is expandable via Micro SD card slot yet), the device measures at 154×77×9.8mm, runs Android 4.4.4 operating system with the customised ZTE skin on top.
The device is expected to cost 1999 Yuan in China, which sound like a very good price for a flagship device like this. International pricing and availability is not yet disclosed.
Back in September, Meizu released the popular Meizu MX4. This phone, which uses the MT6595 octa-core processor, a 5.36-inch FHD display screen, and has 2GB became an instant best-seller. In addition, there are the numerous versions that have been released since then such as the Meizu MX4 Pro. There is also the version of the MX4 that uses the YunOS 3.0. It should be no surprise that it has become one of the big hits of the year considering its design and specifications, and it seems that other companies have noticed too. Malata will soon release its newest phone, the Malata S520 which looks very similar to the popular Meizu MX4.
The Malata S520 definitely has a similar design to the Meizu MX4. Because it sports a 5-inch 720p display screen, it is a bit smaller than the MX4. Its dimensions are 146 x 71.3 x 7.5mm. Unlike the Meizu MX4 which has a unibody chassis, the rear cover of the Malata S520 is removable. Below the screen, it also has a small round Home button like the MX4. The rear-facing camera is also round but protrudes a bit. The Malata S520 also comes with dual LED flash. This phone is available in white and black.
However, the design is where the similarities end. The specifications of the Malata S520 are very different from the Meizu MX4. It is the company’s first 64-bit cell phone. Its CPU processor is the 1.5Ghz MT6732 quad-core chip.It has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. It also sports a 5mp front-facing camera and a 13mp rear-facing camera. It is powered by a 2100mAh battery. Regarding connectivity, it supports 4G, 3G, and GSM networks as well as dual SIM cards. Its operating system is the Android 4.4.
Malata announced that they will first release the Malata S520 in China this year.
We had known Huawei is prepping a new flagship phone under the Honor sub brand with a two-camera setup – the Huawei Honor 6 Plus. The first alleged Huawei Honor 6 plus photo leaked out on today, before it’s launch date tomorrow 16th December 2014. The image, which appears to show resemblance with Huawei Honor 6 plus’s pictures on TENNA but we still can not see the dual camera setup from the leaked pictures, The most noticable feature on Huawei Honor 6 is it’s dual rear setup will possibly allow for 3D capture and with metal frame that is made of by special alloy.Dual rear camera’s have been seen on the HTC M8, and the latest Coolpad flagship. The difference here however is the higher quality sensor used by Huawei, which is said to be 8MP instead of HTC’s paltry 4MP sensor.
The 5.5in phablet (with a full HD resolution) will have a Kirin 930 processor running at 1.8GHz, backed up with a Mali T628 GPU and 3GB of RAM plus 32GB ROM. It has dual 8MP camera setup and dual SIM card slots. Huawei claimed the camera of Huawei Honor 6 plus can take better shots than iPhone6, Let’s see what they can bring to us at tomorrows’ launch event.
Doesn’t the name Honor 6 Plus sound all too familiar? In fact, Huawei could be taking a dig at Apple’s phablet, the iPhone 6 Plus. What makes this phone even more interesting is that it features the same sized display as the iPhone 6 Plus as well as the exact same resolution. A mere coincidence some would say, but we think not. So, it looks like Huawei has taken some inspiration from the Apple device for the name as we as some of the features on its next flagship. The phone is expected to come with dual camera system, much like the HTC One M8 unveiled earlier this year, which will definitely set it apart from the crowd.
Considering how much we liked the Huawei Honor 6(1999yuan), how much do you think Huawei Honor 6 plus will be priced in China?
If you are bored of the traditional looking devices in the market, take a look at the new No.1 X-men X1 ultra rugged smartphone. This Chinese manufacturer is well-known for its identical clones of famous flagships like Note 4, Xiaomi Mi4 and even the Oneplus One. So, you may not see the company as a rugged phone manufacturer, however, judging from the pictures below, the X1 definitely looks like a phone that can take a beating.
The No.1 X-men X1 is waterproof, dustproof and even shockproof. So, you don’t have to worry about water or dust spoiling your smartphone. It can even resist drops to certain extent, thanks to the extensive rubber protection making it an ideal outdoor companion. The phone is IP68 certified, which offers better protection than the IP67 certification found on most phones that claim to be rugged.
No.1 has also paid special attention to the X-men X1’s design. The phone looks extremely well built and quite thin too for the kind of protection it provides. In fact, the touch of bright orange on the black exterior looks quite appealing. On the back, you have some sharp design cuts with the same color, which further enhances its looks.
Another highlight of the device is the large 5,800 mAh battery onboard. Such a large battery coupled with the small screen will give you an impressive battery life. In fact, No.1 claims that the phone offers standby times of over 50 days, which is an impressive figure for a smartphone any day.
The large battery, IP68 certification along with the great looks makes the No.1 X-men X1 an ideal device while traveling outdoors. These features will definitely come in handy while going for adventure treks or other outings, where your traditional smatphones will not suffice.
We don’t have any more details at the moment, but we have included a number of images of the X1 in the gallery below for your viewing pleasure.
Over the past few months, Lenovo has been busy making their last releases of the year. One of them was the iPhone 5C clone, the Lenovo S60-t which sports a 5-inch 720p display screen and a quad-core processor. There is also the yellow Lenovo Lemon K3 for the entry-level market. Its CPU is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor and has 1GB RAM and 16GB ROM.
Lenovo has always had a lot of devices that cost several hundred RMB. In 2014 alone, Lenovo released several flagship devices that cost less than 1000 RMB (161.60 USD). Surprisingly, they released a low-priced 3G device at a time when 4G is all the rage. This phone is the Lenovo A399.
As a phone that costs less than 1000 RMB, do not expect it to have excellent specifications. One of the Lenovo A399’s biggest selling points is its display screen. It sports a 5-inch FWVGA (854 x 480) display screen. As for its CPU, it uses the MTK MT6582M quad-core chip. Regarding memory, it has 512MB RAM and 4GB ROM. It is also powered by a 2000mAh battery and has a 2mp camera. Regarding connectivity, it supports WCDMA and GSM networks and is also a dual-SIM cell phone. This phone comes in black and white. The screen’s frame is quite slim.
It is also worth pointing out that it uses its in-house operating system, the Vibe UI. This version is based on the Android 4.4. As a result, the Lenovo A399 is easier and simpler to use. Besides letting users search for apps more easily, it also has a pretty user interface.
An entry-level cell phone, the Lenovo A399 is a pretty cheap phone and only costs about $65. It is not a bad phone considering its price.
A lot of different versions of the Coolpad Dashen F1 have been released. These include the Dashen F1 Plus. While the specifications have all been upgraded, there have not been any improvements in its design and craftsmanship.
The good news is that Coolpad will release a new version of the Coolpad Dashen F1 (Coolpad 8297N-T00). This version will not only have stronger specifications, but also have a better design and craftsmanship. Recently, more information on this new phone was introduced.
As of now, we will only refer to it as the “New Coolpad Dashen F1”. As said before, big changes were made in the phone’s design. Among other things, it now uses a unibody design. It also uses a double layer Corning Gorilla glass. It also sports a white plastic mid-frame. This new version is also very slim. Its measurements are 144 x 71 x 6.3mm. Not only is it the first Dashen phone to use a dual-glass design, it also the thinnest Dashen phone to date. A phone this thin could still support dual SIM cards.
The basic specifications for the New Coolpad Dashen F1 were also upgraded. It uses the MTK MT6752M octa-core processor (1.5Ghz). It also supports FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, WCDMA, and GSM networks. It sports a 5-inch 720p display screen and has 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. It also comes with a 5mp front-facing camera and 13mp rear-facing camera. It is powered by a 2000 mAh battery and its operating system is the Android 4.44-based Cool UI. It can also use HotKnot.
The upgrades made for the new Coolpad Dashen F1 are very clear compared to other versions such as the Dashen F1 Plus. Unfortunately for Chinese customers, it will only go on sale in other countries as there are no plans to release it in China as of now.
When it comes to smart watches, there is no clear opinion about it. Some people still say that it is not necessary and believe that a classic watch will remain at the top for a long time. However, more and more manufacturers make them and try the consumer want it. Even the companies like Apple, which again “reinvented” the watch wants consumers change their habits and buy the smart watch as a must have gadget. Well, indeed these smart devices are capable of much more than you would expect.
The company No.1 has recently launched their new product – the G2 smart watch. It is quite obvious that it has some inspiration from the Samsung Galaxy Gear. Well, ok, it is a clone of this device. However, the design may be the same, but the No.1 adds some own functionality. Anyway, as usual, let’s start with the device’s exterior looks.
Design
As you can see in the pictures the design is the same as the Samsung’s. Actually, the build quality is very good, the choice of materials and construction is solid and well made. What is more, the bands can be easily changed, so the user has a freedom to mix and match it at their choice.
As far as build materials go, the face is made out of metal, the band is made of high quality rubber and the clip is stainless steel. Further, the glass is made out of sapphire glass, which is used in luxury watches and other expensive devices. Remember, even Apple wanted to have the sapphire screen on the iPhone, but failed due to some manufacturing issues.
What is more, the device comes in the choice of silver, gold and grey colours.
Main Specs and Features
The G2 smart watch has 1.54-inch TFT screen, which is touch capable. Also, the dimensions include 36.9 x 58.4 x 10.0mm. We can say that it is not the biggest, but also not the smallest smart watch we have ever seen. Furthermore, it has 2 mpx rear camera, standalone microphone, 350mAH battery capacity, MT2502A processor, which has 128M + 32M configuration. In addition, it supports Bluetooth 4.0, it has USB port and Micro SD slot, IP67 water resistance rating. Finally, it packs a bunch of sensors expected in a smart watch.
One of the interesting features is the ability to make calls directly from the device as it has an integrated microphone and a speaker. The sound quality is quite decent and we could easily make a conversation.
Another great feature is that it has a dedicated camera, which has 2megapixels. Of course, it will not be your main camera, which could replace your smartphone or even a real camera, but it may be helpful if you want to make some quick snaps for social media or even some secret pictures of your friend.
What is more, the No.1 G2 has a built-in infrared port, which lets you control your home devices like the TV. You may amaze your friends by changing channels right from your wrist!
Another great features include the ability to see text messages and choose from a list of preloaded templates to reply. Also, we liked that it can display weather information, which is always useful. Moreover, it has independent music player, which lets you listen to the music directly from the smart watch. Well, it is interesting feature, but we prefer listening to music using the earphones from the smartphone.
In addition, the device has heart a rate sensor, pedometer, which are usual functions in the smart watch. The device helps you track the amount of calories burnt and track your workout information. It counts your steps you take during the day and even gives you some workout programmes. Example could be with walking, where the smart watch define the pace you have. Then you can select the functions like keeping up the pace, slowing down or speeding up.
Another cool feature is that the device works as a remote control for your smartphone’s camera. Also, it works as a reminder if you forget your phone somewhere as it reminds you to get it by beeping. It starts beeping if you are away more than 10 meters from your phone.
We really enjoyed that the device is water and dust resistance. It is not waterproof, meaning you cannot swim with it underwater, but you can easily wash it after a long workout in the beach.
What is more, you can select the watch faces, which are downloadable.
We did like the sound recorder function as it lets you record the voice. It is a neat function if you are in the meeting, lecture or other occasion, where you want to secretly record the sound.
The sedentary meter is one of the motivational functions of the device, which should be useful to form your habits if you work long hours in the office.
The device features the super power saving mode. When the battery is low, it changes the colour scheme to grey scale to save some power.
Another feature includes sleep pattern monitor, where you can watch the length and quality of your sleep. Of course, you need to wear the device during the night to be able to do that.
Lastly, we really liked the feature that the G2 smart watch includes Micro USB charging port, which makes the device more versatile than others. This time you do not need to cary a proprietary charger around to charge it.
Pairing and Setting Up the Device
As we said, the device uses Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. In order to make it work you have to download a particular app, which is called Mediatek Smart Device. The company made it easy to install it on your device. Simply just scan the QR code, which is embedded in the smart watch and you will download the app. Then simply install it and you are done.
Inside the application you can do many things. One of them is the ability to easily install apps into a smart watch. You can do it by simply clicking the install button on the smartphone and it takes a second to get it flashed on your wrist.
What is more, the app is used to install the watch faces, check the device status and software, and many other things. Finally, it can be easily downloaded from the Google Play Store and easily installed on any device.
Picture Quality
All right, we left this to the end. We know that we would not use the smart watch as our main camera, but anyway, it may come up handy at certain situations. Let’s take a look at some camera samples and see what we have.
We can say that it has a pretty good camera for a smart watch. Also, it has only 2mpx, so we should also keep that in mind. The pictures above have a decent colour reproduction, quite good white balance and exposure. The pictures taken inside have quite amount of noise, but that is natural if we consider it is not camera centric device.
Conclusion
Well, firstly we liked the design of the device, which includes a great build quality and a great choice of materials. We really loved the fact that it is water and dust resistant. We washed the smart watch a few times to test it and it proved to be working fine. What is more, the sapphire glass is really special. We tried to scratch it with the key, nail and coin and we did not succeed.
It offers a great functionality for a much lower price than the original Samsung Gear smart watch. Our favourite functions included the ability to use the device as a phone and a remote shutter button for camera. Other functions, which are used for active people worked fine as well.
All in all, we think this is a great device and can recommend it.
For more information you can check the NO.1 website.
Most of the iPhone 6 clones that we have seen recently have made sure that its operating system looks exactly like iOS. The Blackview Ultra too will come with a very similar interface to the Apple’s iOS operating system. In fact, this interface along with the exact looks of the 4.7 -inch iPhone 6 makes it very hard to distinguish between this clone and the real Apple device.
Most of the features and apps from iOS makes it to the device. So the inbuilt calender app, weather app, stopwatch, YouTube app etc are all designed to look like the real deal. However, the phone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat OS which as you can see is heavily modified to make it similar to iOS 8. Other notable apps include the Game Center, which takes you to the play store (so its just there for name’s sake), then the iTunes app which is essentially a music player which looks like the original iTunes.
The settings menu on the device is built like Apple’s UI. Even the options inside have the same iOS looks. As for the camera UI, its once again like Apple’s interface. Swiping up or down will take you to different shooting modes like photo, video, square and panorama. There are a lot of other camera options as well such as HDR (although we are not sure whether it works), flash toggle button etc.
Swiping down from the top of the display brings you the notifications center like all other Android devices. But even that is tweaked with iOS like design. Further, swiping up from the bottom will bring you the control center which is a trademark iOS feature. There are options for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, volume level bar, the brightness bar as well as media control buttons. So, its exactly like the real control center.
You can also install the easy touch app on the device which brings in essential functions like back, home and menu keys right on the screen, even when you are inside an app. Given that the phone actually runs on Android, you get all the Android apps at your disposal like Google Maps, YouTube, Google Play Store etc.
While all these UI tweaks and design changes enhances the looks of the Blackview Ultra to the level of an actual iPhone 6, this can cause a small problem. Apart from the apps designed (tweaked) by the company that comes with the device, the other apps are made with Android 4.4 KitKat OS in mind. So, you may encounter some apps which look different from the phone’s OS but I guess that’s something that you must live with given the rest of the features and the cheap price tag. As of now, the Blackview Ultra just costs $119 in the market.
For the past few days, we have received plenty of leaks and information about the upcoming Meizu Blue Charm brand from multiple sources. We even compiled a list of what we know till now in a post, later to conclude that there is a high chance that the Chinese manufacturer will release a number of different products under the Blue Charm moniker.
As we near the possible announcement date, i.e. 23 December 2014, we are seeing more leaks about the two upcoming Blue Charm devices on the internet. Today, we have some clear pictures of the back cover of a Blue Charm device. While it is unclear whether this is the rumored 5.5 inch Blue Charm Note, judging from the images, we could be looking at the larger model. The rear panel has openings for a camera sensor as well as dual LED flash a. At the bottom, there is the Meizu logo along with its slogan. We can see four colored panels in the picture above — white, silver and two variants of gold.
Coming to the second set of images leaked, it looks like the other Blue Charm device will feature a back cover like iPhone 5C. In fact, the glossy finish on the cover looks exactly like the one on the 5C and its possible that this cover is made from same materials as the Apple device. Further, the phone as seen in the pictures will come in bright colors — green, yellow, blue, white and red, which again makes it similar to the iPhone 5C model. This particular device could be the smaller Blue Charm model, expected at 4.6 inches. But this is just a speculation based on the images leaked.
According to a leaked powerpoint presentation, Meizu will release two devices in Q1 2015 at 799Yuan and 999Yuan. Once again, take this news with a grain of salt, because its never easy to trust a news that comes via a ppt presentation.
We hope to see more such leaks in the coming days, before the official announcement expected on 23rd December. So stay tuned to the website for more updates.
Looking for a cheap Apple iPhone 6 clone to buy this holiday season? Now you have one more option to choose, thanks to the new Blackview Ultra smartphone. The device offers the same design as the iPhone 6 at a very affordable pricetag. So, if you wanted a smartphone that looked like the new iPhone, make sure you read further.
Design wise, like we said earlier, the Blackview Ultra looks exactly like the smaller iPhone 6 model. On the front, you have a 4.7 inch display with a front camera and other sensors on top. The right side contains the power button, while on the left you have the volume up and down buttons. The speakers grill, MicroUSB port and the 3.5mm headphone jack are all located at the bottom.
Coming to the specifications, the Ultra features the Mediatek MT6582M 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM which is further expandable up to 32GB via MicroSD. There is a 4.7 inch multi-touch 720p IPS display up front. The rear camera measures 13MP while the front camera measures 5MP. The phone supports dual SIM cards (one standard and the other MicroSIM), 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat OS. A 2200mAh battery makes sure that the phone runs for atleast a day.
The device is available in three different color options – Gold, White and Black and will be available for purchase at $119. But at comebuy its even cheaper – $105!
In the past few years, we have seen almost every Apple device being cloned by Chinese manufacturers. Today, we have yet another Apple clone, the Aiwatch. This particular smartwatch is a clone of the yet to be released Apple Watch. Although Apple officially announced its first watch a few months back, the company has still not released the device. The device is expected to be available only around March next year that too at a very expensive price tag (more than $250). So, people who don’t want to wait that long or spend as much as $250 on a new smartwatch can take a look at this new smartwatch which sells for less than $70.
ai-watch
Apple Watch
Design wise, it almost the same as the Apple Watch. However, the Aiwatch features a smaller screen, a 0.95 inch 94 x 64 dot resolution display, as compared to the expected 1.5 inch screen on the Apple Watch. It comes with a titanium alloy finish in four different colors – silver, black, golden, champagne gold and has three different band color options – blue, green and black. Unfortunately, the strap is non-removable, so you’ll probably be better off picking out the right color for the strap as you can’t change them.
Aiwatch has a number of health related functions like a pedometer which can calculate the calories burned or the steps and distance walked. Further, it can keep a track of your sleep cycle to ensure quality sleep with intelligent vibration reminders. You also get a heart rate monitor on the device. Although it lacks an in-built camera, the Aiwatch can control your paired smartphone’s camera to click pictures remotely. You can focus the camera automatically by clicking the large button on the side. It also features a tracker/ anti-theft option which an track down your phone if you have lost it.
At present, the Aiwatch features 7 languages including Chinese, Thai, English, and French. The battery life is also decent, thanks to the 180mAh capacity battery which provides 2-3 days of run time or 7 days of standby time.
Aiwatch is currently available for sale at just 399Yuan ($65). Head over to their official website for more information.
We all heard that the Huawei is preparing to release the successor of the Honor 6 flagship – the Honor 6 Plus, which should feature an interesting choice of dual cameras on its back.
The latest teaser from Huawei on its Weibo account suggests some interesting features the device will have.
According to the latest teaser and some latest info from Chinese bloggers, the device’s launch date is confirmed again to be December 16th. What’s more interesting is that Huawei’s flagship is expected to have the “largest aperture on any smartphone” and very tough shell. What is more, it the shell of the device will have somehow different texture than other devices. Moreover, the flagship will have a very long (if not the longest battery life) on the smartphone, which “will definitely be better than the iPhone 6 Plus”. Furthermore, the Honor 6 Plus will feature the fastest smartphone camera in the world with the ability to quick capture photos at the blazing fast 0,5 seconds. Finally, the Huawei said that the device will have “several best world’s features” and left it for the fans to guess what is could be.
We should say that the latest info about the device makes us really intrigued and wants us to see the device in reality as soon as possible. Besides this teaser let’s take a look what we know more about the Huawei Honor 6 Plus.
The Hardware
This of of the previous teasers suggests that the device will feature very slim bezels, which is always a good thing and makes a device very appealing to look at.
There have been some previous leaks of hardware and we believe that it should be a real deal:
Above we can see an edge of the device and looks like that it will have a metal frame, which is kind of a trend recently by many manufacturers.
Above we see the white colour, which is similar to the one seen on the Honor 6.
The rest of the above pictures do not suggest much as the device is hidden in the case.
Specs
The above previous teaser suggested that the Huawei will use its latest home made HiSilicon’s Kirin 925 CPU chip, which is an octal-core chip run by big.LITTLE process, which has a maximum clock speeds of 2 GHz.
Another specs we know so far include a 5.5 inches display of Full-HD resolution (401 PPI), 3 GB of Ram, a generous pack of power of 3,500 mAh, the 8mpx front facing shooter, and the already mentioned dual setup of back cameras of 8 mpx, which in our thinking should be used for bokeh effects (if we consider the HTC One M8 capabilities), but it may extend further. Finally, EMUI OS, which is based on Android 4.4.2 will be running the show.
Camera
Here are some pictures taken with the Honor 6 Plus showing some bokeh effects capabilities:
The price of this amazing upcoming device is expected to be 1999 Yuan or about $323, which makes it one of the best deals out there. Well, we have only a few days left to see if Huawei can steal the show and makes us want buying the device. The Huawei Honor 6 Plus is expected to be released soon in China. There is no info regarding international availability, but knowing the fact that Honor 6 was sold outside of China, we have high hopes with this device, too.
Recently we have been hearing rumors about an upcoming car from Xiaomi called as the Xiaomi ‘Mistla’. The reports said that the Chinese giant, Xiaomi was planning to release its own car for a very affordable price tag of $6400. However, we don’t think that company is ready to expand into making something as big as a car.
Here’s are a few reasons why we don’t think Xiaomi will release a car called ‘Mistla’ anytime soon.
1: The rumor was initially posted on wechat at 10th December, and from the screenshot below we can see it got 100000+ views till right now, and after 2 days, it’s been published on Mydrivers.com. My drivers.com’s alexa rank is 1874, it’s a second class press website in China, the news is not spreading to sites like Sina.com, neteasy.com and qq.com, the first class press websites.
And if we search the title of the article “小米汽车内部代号米斯拉 我这算传谣吗?” in the largest online search engine “Baidu.com”, we will find Xiaomi’s fans also re-posted the article to Xiaomi’s official forum “http://bbs.xiaomi.cn/”
The article was initially posted at here, but after you clicked this url, you will see the screenshot below, and the translation of the Chinese is “The post has been removed or under review”.
So even Xiaomi’s official forum is preventing people fromp gossiping about the “Mistla” supermini car. Do we still have the reason to believe it’s true?
3: Back on 5 April 2014, Xiaomi’s CEO Leijun has outrightly said that Xiaomi has no plans to make electric cars right now. And to produce a car takes time, it’s impossible to make a team for cars and start producing in several months without letting people know.
4. Finally, its practically impossible to create an electric car for 39,999 Yuan or just $6400, atleast at the moment. Batteries are costly as well as the technology to make it road friendly. So, you can’t just make a good quality electric car for such a low amount.
As you can see, we have our reasons to believe Xiaomi’s Mistla doesn’t exist. Just because someone said that Xiaomi was working on a car, it doesn’t mean it’s true. So, unless you see some hard evidence, or at least a sizeable leak, don’t go around thinking that Xiaomi ‘Mistla’ actually exists.
This phone sports some pretty interesting specifications. First, its CPU chip is the 1.7GHz 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor. As for memory, it has 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM which can be increased to 128GB using a memory card like a TF card. This is also a dual-SIM 4G smart phone. It sports a 5mp front-facing camera and 13mp rear-facing camera with the Sony IMX214. Music enthusiasts may also be pleased to learn that it has all kinds of karaoke-related features. Its audio chip is the Yamaha YSS-205X and it supports Hi-Fi 2.0. Its operating system is the Android 4.4.4-based Funtouch OS 2.0. The Vivo X5 Max goes on sale on December 22 for 2998 RMB (485.64 USD).
Having said all that, let us now focus on the Vivo X5 Max’s display screen. How does its 5.5-inch 1080p display screen compare with the Vivo X5’s 5-inch 720p display screen. Both of them are not considered flagship phones but the X5 Max’s specs are what you can expect from flagship phones.
Furthermore, to make the X5 Max as thin as possible, Vivo decided to use a Super Amoled screen. Not only is it thinner but the colors and resolution are much better than the regular LCD cell phone screen. Compare the way the colors come out in both phones in these pictures.
Left: Vivo X5, Right: Vivo X5 Max
As you can see, because of its use of a Super Amoled display screen, the colors in the Vivo X5 Max’s screen come out much better than in the Vivo X5.
Here are some other photos:
The smart phone on the left in the three pictures above is the Vivo X5, while the one on the right is the Vivo X5 Max.
Although Meizu’s new brand, the Meizu Blue Charm, has not yet been launched, based on recent reports, their cell phones seem to have good specifications and prices.
The first one that will see its release is the Meizu Blue Charm Note. This phone sports a 5.5-inch display screen and has a 16:9 contrast ratio. Its CPU is MTK’s MT6752 octa-core processor. As for memory, it has 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. It also sports a 5mp front-facing camera and 13mp rear-facing camera. Of course, we cannot forget to mention that it will also have Meizu’s classic small round Home button. The Meizu Blue Charm Note is expected to cost around 999 RMB (161.39 USD). The other phone in Meizu’s Blue Charm brand is the Meizu Blue Charm cell phone which has a 5-inch display screen and will cost around 799 RMB (129.08 USD). The Meizu Blue Charm brand will be launched on December 23, with the Blue Charm Note being one of the products to be launched.
In the meantime, Meizu has already started to sell the remaining Meizu MX2 in their inventory, probably to make room for the Meizu Blue Charm. You know what they say. “Out with the old and in with the new.” It is now on sale for just 699 RMB, and its specifications still look quite nice.
The Meizu MX2 sports a 4.4-inch 1280 x 800 display screen. Its CPU is the Samsung MX5S quad-core processor. This 3G cell phone also has 2GB RAM and an 8mp camera. It will still use the Flyme4 operating system which is compatible with the Meizu MX2. With specifications like these, it still seems worth paying for.
December 23 will be a big day for Meizu. This is when they will launch their new brand, “Meizu Blue Charm”. The products in this brand include cell phones, smart bands, a router, tablet, and even a television set. Based on the invitation to the launch which was sent out yesterday, it looks like it will be similar to the iPhone 5C. Although Meizu will release a lot of products, the stars of the show will still be, first and foremost, their cell phones. Meizu is planning to release two versions of the Meizu Blue Charm cell phone with different sizes. Only the big-screened version will make its debut on December 23.
It was recently reported that there is a version with a 5-inch display screen and a version with a 5.5-inch display screen. One will simply be called the “Meizu Blue Charm” phone, while the other will be called the “Meizu Blue Charm Note”. The one that will make its first appearance on December 23 is the Meizu Blue Charm Note which is the one with a 5.5-inch display screen and 16:9 contrast ratio. Its CPU chip is MTK’s MT6752 octa-core processor. As for memory, it has 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. The Meizu Blue Charm Note also sports a 5mp front-facing camera and 13mp rear-facing camera. Not surprisingly, it will retain Meizu’s classic small round Home button.
Whereas the Meizu Blue Charm Note will appear a few weeks from now, we can expect the Meizu Blue Charm phone to be launched some time during the 2015 Q1 season. The Meizu Blue Charm and Meizu Blue Charm Note may cost 799 RMB (129.08 USD) and 999 RMB (161.39 USD).
In addition, a blueprint of the Meizu Blue Charm cell phone’s design was released online.
2014 has been quite a year for Meizu. First there was the release of the flagship phone, the Meizu MX4 Pro. Now, they plan to close the year by introducing to a brand new line of products. I wonder what is up their sleeves for 2015.
UPDATE: We have increased the coupon value to $167! So, you can buy both the models at a much discounted price.
Looking to buy a flagship this holiday season? Its your lucky day as we have got a number of $167 coupons for the Meizu MX4 smartphone.
All you have to do is send an email to [email protected]. You’ll instantly receive a coupon to buy the device from a reputed retailer. With this coupon you can purchase the 32GB Meizu MX4 Grey edition for $355 and the 32GB Meizu MX4 White Edition for $365. Pretty good deal right?
Make sure you avail this coupon as soon as you receive the mail as it will expire 24 hours after you receive it! Enjoy!
Bad news: The coupon had expired.
Good news: You can buy on aliexpress for just $325, it’s much cheaper now.
As we approach the end of 2014, electronics companies are trying to make one last impact by releasing new products. Xiaomi has just released an air purifier. Then you have Meizu which will soon launch its new brand, the Meizu Blue Charm Brand. Not to be left out, Huawei is also going to release a new product called the Huawei Honor 6 Plus which will be formally launched on December 16. The other day, Huawei released a new poster for the Honor 6 Plus in the official Weibo account of its Honor subsidiary. The poster features a photo of Alan Turing, which Huawei makes a tribute to. Below it is a message that says, “To revolutionize smart chips in memory of Alan Turing”. As of now, most of Huawei’s cell phones use processors made by its in-house CPU manufacturing company, HiSilicon. The Huawei Honor 6 Plus will not be any different as it will use a new processor provided by HiSilicon.
The Huawei Honor 6 Plus will use HiSilicon’s Kirin 925 CPU chip. This octa-core CPU chip has a maximum frequency of 2.0GHz. With a chip this powerful, the Honor 6 Plus could be a good choice.
As HiSilicon continues to grow, it is beginning to make an impact on the market while competing with the likes of CPU giants like Qualcomm and MTK, and it will only grow further.
As for its other specifications, the Huawei Honor 6 Plus will sport a 5.5-inch 1920 x 1080 display screen. It will also have 3GB RAM. In addition, it will also sport an 8mp front-facing camera and two 8mp rear-facing cameras. Its operating system is the Android 4.4.2-based EMUI OS.
What do you readers think? It could make a nice Christmas gift, right?
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