Xiaomi is known for producing cost-effective products. On November 11, they will release the Xiaomi Power Bank 16000mAh version and it will cost just 99 RMB (16.17 USD). Here is an unboxing of Xiaomi’s foray into the mobile battery industry.
The Xiaomi Power Bank comes in a white box. The front side of the box has nothing on it except the Xiaomi logo at the bottom.
On the left side of the box are barcode labels and anti-fake stickers.
On the right side of the box are the specifications of the power bank.
Besides the power bank itself, the package includes the manual and a USB cable.
The Xiaomi power bank 16000mAh version uses an aluminum case.
The body is covered with a sticker used to protect the power bank. Same goes with the USB ports.
The 16000mAh version has two USB ports, which allows the user to charge two phones at the same time. It only comes with one wire.
The 16000mAh version is slimmer than the 10400mAh version.
Not surprisingly, the 16000mAh version should last much longer than the 10400mAh version.
Not long ago, a phone with the model number “PD1305” was introduced in Vivo’s official forums, and based on its specifications, it looks like it will be the company’s heavy hitter for later this year. Recently, someone posted photos of this new phone in Vivo’s forums. From the pictures, it appears to have a very high screen-to-body ratio and has a very beautiful design. From Vivo’s product line, we can guess that this big-screened phone is the new Xplay phone.
Previous reports have said that this phone may have a 6-inch 2560 x 1440 display screen, the 2.7GHz Snapdragon 805 quad-core processor (APQ8084), 3GB RAM, and 32GB ROM. It also supports Micro SD expansion cards (up to 128GB).
Vivo has not issued an official response to these revelations, so stayed tuned for updates.
Today, industry analyst, Bo Jiutang, revealed that at the end of the year or early next year, Xiaomi will release two new devices, both of which are headed for the high-end market and may cost more than 1999 RMB (326.62 USD).
According to the supplier, Xiaomi’s two new devices will be “bigger and better looking” than the iPhone 6. We can only guess that these phones will have 5.5-inch display screens and the specifications must be really good. We will just have to wait and see.
On November 10 at 3:00PM, the follow-up to the Amoi Big V, the Amoi M1, will be formally launched online.
The Amoi M1 is not just a regular smartphone. There are two notable things about it. First, it has a battery supply of, at most, 5200mAh. To best make use of such a powerful battery, the operating system should have more upgrades. Second, it is Amoi’s first Android phone.
The Amoi M1’s specifications are nothing to scoff at. It has a 5-inch 720p display screen, a 2mp front-facing camera, 8mp rear-facing camera, 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, and the MT6582 quad-core processor (1.3GHz). It also has support for rapid chargers, Hotknot, WCDMA and GSM networks, and dual-SIM cards.
If it is going to be launched on the 10th, then it looks like Amoi plans to put it on sale on November 11, and may cost 899 RMB (146.83 USD).
As cellphone features continue to become more advanced today, cellphones that can handle all kinds of tasks have already become an integral part of our lives. You can see people either checking out their Facebook or Twitter, or reading the news on their phones. As cellphone features become more powerful, they end up consuming more power. Same goes for screen sizes. The larger the screen, the more power is consumed. As a result, today, battery life has become a very important issue to consider when producing smartphones.
In this article, we analyze and compare the battery life of several cellphones such as the Huawei Mate 7, Nokia Lumia 830, Meizu MX4, the Xiaomi Mi4, OnePlus One, IUNI U3, Sony Z1, and the iPhone 5S.
First, I will explain the testing procedure. All the cellphones start out fully charged. With the screen brightness at maximum, the phone in silent, and WiFi connection turned on, the phones undergo these tests: 30-minute video streaming, playing 30-minute videos that were already in the phone (1080p H.264 AAC MP4, 11304kbps), 30-minute gaming, and 30-minute phone calls. Here are the results:
video streaming
uploaded video
3G gaming
phone calls
Power consumed
Battery supply
Huawei Mate 7
5%
8%
13%
9%
35%
4100mah
Meizu MX4
10%
9%
15%
10%
44%
3100mah
OnePlus One
8%
7%
11%
11%
37%
3100mah
Xiaomi Mi4
11%
10%
10%
12%
43%
3080mah
IUNI U3
8%
10%
21%
13%
52%
3000mah
Sony Z1
11%
12%
15%
9%
47%
3000mah
Lumia 830
14%
7%
11%
13%
45%
220mah
iPhone 5S
7%
6%
15%
10%
38%
1560mah
First of all, as you can see from the table, most of the Android phones have at least 3000mAh. Those with the highest battery supply obviously have the advantage. A good example of this is the Huawei Mate 7 which consumed the least amount of power. If regularly used with moderation, you can use it for two days and one night.
Second to the Mate 7 is the OnePlus One which has a battery supply of 3100mAh but with only 40% of its power consumed. This is very impressive.
The difference between the other phones is not too great. They can last for a day and one night. The one that consumes the most power is the IUNI U3 which has a 2K display screen. Despite the fact that it has similar specifications to the Xiaomi Mi4 and OnePlus One, up to 52% of its power was consumed in the tests, making it hard to use for a day.
According to the data, phone calls consume a lot of paper. Also, playing games on the phone consume more power than in actual video game consoles. One reason is definitely due to the upgrades done with the phone’s hardware and software.
Based on these results, we have no choice but continue to charge our phones everyday until battery technology has become much more advanced. However, the development of rapid charging technology has given us hope.
Let us start off this review of the Lenovo S9, otherwise known as the Lenovo Sisley, by talking about its specifications.
Lenovo Sisley Specifications
CPU
Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916), quad-core, 1.2GHz
RAM
1GB
ROM
16GB, Micro SD expansion card not supported
Display
5.0-inch, 1280 x 720, Super AMOLED
Camera
8mp (front-facing), 13mp (rear facing), both have LED lights
OS
Android 4.4.4
Dimensions
146 x 71.7 x 6.9mm
Weight
129g
Battery
2300mAh (cannot be taken off)
Connectivity
TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, GSM
The Lenovo Sisley sports a 5.0-inch HD Super Amoled display screen (1280 x 720) that works excellently. Its 8mp front-facing is one of its selling points. It also sports a 13mp rear-facing camera. Both have LED lights respectively. The version being reviewed is the China Mobile version which supports TD-LTE. There is also a China Unicom version available.
Unboxing
Besides the phone itself, the Lenovo Sisley’s package includes a charger, USB wire, earphones, SIM card, and manual.
The Front
Lenovo has made a lot of effort with the design of the Sisley. Its body is made of aluminium and its slimness also makes it easier to hold.
The Lenovo Sisley comes in silver, pink, grey, and gold, which should please many consumers. The version here is the silver version. As you can see, it has pretty round edges and corners. They are not too pointy and are comfortable to hold.
Below thescreen, from left to right, are three touch buttons: the Menu button, Home button, and Return button. They are pretty responsive but unfortunately, there are no background lights to use in the dark, which makes it hard to use at night.
The top is covered with a plastic strip to protect the WIFI, GPS, Bluetooth, and low-frequency LTE antennas. There is also a 3.5mm earphone jack and microphone at the top.
The Micro USB port is located in the middle of the bottom part. Beside it are two sets of holes, one of which is the speaker.
The volume switch and lock screen button are located on one side of the phone which is 6.9mm thick. This is considered pretty slim for a phone like this.
The back
The Lenovo Sisley’s back has a very flat surface, which is rare among slim phones like this. It lowers the risk of the camera being scratched. Speaking of which, as said earlier, this phone sports a 13mp rear-facing camera. Beside it is an LED flash. You would be surprised at the kind of quality of photos it can take under dim light.
There is an LTE antenna band laid across the bottom of the phone that lowers the chances of the signal being blocked the phone’s metal case. This is very common among phones with a metal body.
Like its predecessors, the Lenovo Sisley has support for dual-Micro SIM cards.
Display
The Lenovo Sisley sports a 5.0-inch HD Super Amoled display screen (1280 x 720). This screen has a contrast ratio of, at most, 30000:1, which is 30 times higher than that of a regular IPS display screen. Here are some shots of the Sisley’s screen. What do you think?
Even if you set the brightness pretty high, you can still look at it clearly outside during daytime.
The Lenovo Sisley shows the advantage of a Super AMOLED display screen with a wide gamut and high contrast ratio. The colors appear bright and vibrant.
Given its size and resolution, we can calculate that the Lenovo Sisley has a pixel density of 294ppi. Overall, the quality of the screen is impressive.
Vibe 2.0 (Android 4.4.4)
The Lenovo Sisley runs Lenovo’s new Vibe UI 2.0 which is based on the Android 4.4.4. Compared to previous versions, it has a completely new flat interface. The company has also further personalized the Vibe’s features, taking user experience to a whole new level.
Lock screen interface
In the lock interface, swipe left to right to change the wallpaper. Swipe upwards to unlock the phone.
Home screen
All the apps are located in the main page. The flat icons and the use of many colors make the design of this OS look more appealing for younger users.
Notification bar, task manager
Settings menu, cellphone information
Phone call interface
Camera
The Lenovo Sisley’s camera specs is one of the phone’s most important parts, especially its front-facing camera. It has 8mp and is 1/3.2 inches. The Sisley also sports a 13mp rear-facing camera. Both have LED flash.
The Lenovo Sisley runs Lenovo’s Super Camera 4.1 and has beauty enhancement etc. Users can use voice recognition, finger movements, and other actions to take selfies. They can even take selfie shots by blinking at the camera.
Thanks to the software used for the camera, these pictures turned out quite nicely. We can also see that the front-facing camera has a wider coverage area.
The rear-facing camera has a more practical interface and comes with many features.
The quality of the photos taken outside is pretty good and the saturation is high. The coloring looks good too.
Hardware performance
The Lenovo Sisley’s hardware is not that powerful but it is enough to satisfy the regular user’s needs. Here are the scores it got in several benchmark tests.
Ludashi cellphone review(22268)
Ludashi HTML5 review (14917)
Antutu (19596)
Linpack (108.592; 201.996)
Quadrant Advanced version (10680)
Vellamo (1377; 612)
Multitouch tester (5)
NenaMark1 (59.8fps)
NenaMark 2.4 (52.7fps)
Battery life
The Lenovo Sisley has 2300mAh battery which is not great, but works well with good OS upgrades. Usually, it can last for a day. I suggest that users bring a mobile cellphone battery back with them when they go out.
Conclusion
Although the Lenovo Sisley S90 does not have powerful hardware, this phone is still worth buying due to its design, camera features, and OS.
In Smartphone era, the battery life is always a main factor being criticized by users. A 2000mA battery equipped for a large screen smart phone can only last about 1 day, while a 3100mA large capacity battery can mostly maintain up to 2 days or so. Now many users need to carry an external backup battery to charge their mobile at any time. In view of this need, Gionee recently launched a new mobile phone Gionee Marathon M3, equipped with a 5000mAh battery supporting 30 days standby and bringing a longer battery life.
With the development of mobile phone battery industry, it is not difficult to equip a Smartphone with a battery more than 3000mA capacity; however, it is still very rare to find mobile phones with much bigger battery capacity. For average users, 1-2 days battery life can already satisfy their basic needs, but for frequent travelers or users with special needs, they may require their mobile phones having a larger capacity to increase the battery life.
Gionee Marathon M3 is powered with a 1.32GHz MT6582 quad-core CPU, 1G of RAM and 8GB of storage space, 5-inch display with 720×1280 resolution; the 5000mAh battery guarantees the long-lasting battery life with Android 4.4.
Gionee Marathon M3’s hardware design is relatively ordinary; due to the 5000mA battery, the body is thicker than other mobile phones on average. Gionee Marathon M3 has a 5-inch big screen that gives a very striking appearance.
Gionee Marathon M3’s back cover uses smooth skin-feel plastic; although the mobile phone is thick, however, the back cover adapts a gentle curvature giving a nice hand feeling.
Let’s take a closer look at Gionee Marathon M3‘s design
Gionee Marathon M3’s volume button and phone button are at the right side of the body. All the buttons use metallic-feel material.
Gionee Marathon M3 has a 8 MP rear camera and a single LED flash even though the camera is not on the high range.
Gionee Marathon M3 has a 2MP front facing camera.
Gionee Marathon M3’s headphone jack is at the top of the phone
You can use the OTG cable to provide power to another USB device you connect, since it has a 500mAh battery.
Gionee Marathon M3 features a 5-inch display with a resolution of 1280×720; The bezel is quite thin make people to use it onehanded easier.
The most noticeable feature of the Gionee Marathon M3 is that it packs a massive 5000mAh battery. The company listing claims the battery can deliver up to 32.46 hours of talk time on 3G, and up to 51 hours of talk time on 2G networks, or 32.8 days of standby time.
Gionee Marathon M3 has connectivity options like 3G, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth and Micro-USB.
Gionee Marathon M3’s UI
Gionee Marathon M3 system is based on Android 4.4, there’s no quick start camera function on the unlock screen
Gionee Marathon M3’s entire system adapts typical secondary menu design. You can install shortcuts of various applications and plug-ins on the desktop; furthermore, the application menu and the whole system are similar to Amigo system that has many flat designs giving a smooth operation experience.
Gionee Marathon M3 Performance Test
Gionee Marathon M3 is equipped with good hardwares, MT6582 CPU and 1GB RAM, which is very easy to cope with daily use.
Through AnTuTu hardware information, you will see Gionee Marathon M3 is equipped with 1.32GHz MT6582 CPU that adapts A7 architecture, 1G RAM and 8GB storage space, 5-inch big screen with 720×1280 resolution.
AnTuTu Benchmark Evaluation :
Gionee Marathon M3 is rated by AnTuTu Benchmark with 17608 scores. Thanks to the CPU with A7 architecture, this mobile phone has an excellent performance that handles everyday use easily as well as for games.
Gionee Marathon M3 Battery Test
Gionee Marathon M3’s 5000mA battery has a very large capacity. It is found during the test that Gionee Marathon M3’s battery has very powerful durability that it can be used normally for 3 days without need to recharging.
We use professional device to give a recharge test on Gionee Marathon M3, the result is V188’s battery capacity is 4654mAh. Due to the discrepancy may happen to the direct-charge mobile phones, therefore, Gionee Marathon M3’s battery capacity is about 5000mA.
We use M3 to play 1080P video for continuous 7 hours; it consumed 55% of battery capacity. The rest 45% capacity will be far enough for those who like to watch video with mobile phone.
Gionee Marathon M3 Photo shooting Interface and resolution
Gionee Marathon M3’s photo shooting interface is relatively simple. On the top of the interface, you may choose different shooting modes and various effects.
Gionee Marathon M3 camera photo samples:
Gionee Marathon M3 has a better camera performance than expected, 8 MP camera brings a fine picture quality. When the light is enough, the photo color is very natural with great details; the minimum focusing distance of macro is about 5cm.
The verdict:
Gionee Marathon M3 is a mobile phone with large battery capacity, its 5000mA battery provides super long runtime and enables other devices recharging from it with an OTG Cable. The hardware equipments include a quad-core CPU and a 5-inch 720p display. Overall quality is satisfying. Gionee Marathon M3 is reasonably priced at Rs. 13,999, with a 5000mA battery greatly improved the mobile battery life. On top of that, Gionee Marathon M3 is an ideal choice for frequent travelers or users having special needs.
The market for slim phones has flourished, outsmarting all impromptu guesses and precise estimations to the point that slenderized models are rapidly taking over a major share of public demand. Closely following the staggeringly racing demand for bar-style smart phones, Zopo has brought into being its new ZP1000. This 5 inch bar model smartphone has brought to its advantage and that of its users, a moderate pricing for its pack of impressive features. Dawdling through the entry-level sector of phones, this Android phone has grabbed the gold-craze in the smartphone market with a smart design and gold back panel.
All the way from China, the land of the phenomenal iPhone, ZP1000 has crossed its domestic boundaries to make an entry into the European market. Available only at selected stores, this one might need you to spend a little extra on import fees, in addition to its paltry price, to own one.
For an opening range phone, Zopo ZP1000 is quite a good one to use, with a plethora of features borrowed from high-end models from market leading brands. Its price is a big win over the features it carries. Even though it falls short in places, it rises above mediocrity for the most of it. With an above-average camera, stylish looks and good many features, it is as good as a hi-tech Smartphone, at the price of an entry-level one. Zopo has done a credible job in cramming in all possible features of a high-value smart phone into its low priced release meeting the expectations of the common buyers in a complete way.
Zopo ZP1000: Design and Display
Zopo ZP1000 weighs a mere 150 grams with a slight dimension comprising an expansive length and a width thicker than a couple of hair’s breadth. Aside the bar model of the phone, what’s remarkable is the part-metal finish of the rear part. The behind has a matt-gold detachable panel with white head and foot that forms shiny white plastic polish stripes against the metal middle. The speaker is located at the bottom-back parallel to the camera. The front and back of the phone is lined with a glossy gold bezel which is a new touch to the predictable mode. Though not toughly resistant against the heavy thuds and high falls, it’s more rigid than it‘s slight frame appears to be.
The frontal screen is fitted with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 that is fully resistant to scratches and abrasions. The bottom of the front is lined with touch keys, while physical buttons are located on the sides. While the frontal keys are very responsive, the hard keys have clear pressure points for easy functioning.
Zopo ZP1000: Specs (Software Features)
The phone has a bundle of astounding features and this is where it rises out of the very mid-range tag it has been branded with.
Processor and OS
Working on a MT6592 1.7 GHz Octa Core processor with a 1GB RAM, its loaded with the latest 4.2.2 Jelly Bean version of Google Android. However, the striking part is that it is overlain with an exclusive Zopo user interface which gives it a personalized appeal.
Connectivity
ZP1000 uses a WiFi module to connect home and other networks within the range of connectivity. It has full compatibility with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards with a frequency band of 2.4 GHz. This is quite a good range and users claim to have found signals with a range of about 20 meters from the location of the Fritz!Box 6360 router. Despite the bandwidth fluctuation, the speed was good enough for everyday internet browsing. With a nano SIM, the phone supports 3G network.
ZP1000 uses Bluetooth 4.0, with a flawless wireless standard. Data can be shared between the phone and computer via Bluetooth. Even the internet music can be rendered by using any external Bluetooth speaker. However, the NFC feature is missing. One can avail the HSPA+ function on ZP1000 while on mobile Internet. Downloads at the speed of 42.2 Mbit/s, and uploads at 11.5 Mbit/s can be done through this. However, this is not a promise for rural areas where network is weak and unstable.
Ports
Though the micro-USB 2.0 port is rather low-end for smart phones, it still supports connectivity with external storage and other input devices. The phone’s SIM slot tray is placed on the left side of the phone and is easy to pry open. The phone supports nano SIM cards, like all hi-end smart phones.
GPS Functions
The GPS receiver of Zopo ZP1000 is not in good shape however, with almost no indoor satellite signals. Conversely, once outside, the receiver signals get upped and remain stable. Route tracking is again not very convincing, but the phone uses Garmin Edge 500, which functions moderately for the phone of its specs.
Camera and Entertainment
Zopo has a 14MP camera with a 5 MP secondary one. However, unlike other manufacturers, Zopo’s camera is what a primary webcam is. The front facing one has a resolution of a high 8 MP that captures pictures at a resolution of 3264×2448 pixels. Thus the selfie camera can be trusted to capture moderate-quality pictures. While it’s not bad, the effects are at times a little too much, and sadly, there is no function that can disable, or at best optimize it.
Thankfully, the rear camera has a resolution of 14.2 MP which is pretty high with a picture resolution of 4352×3264 pixels. What’s noticeable is that the photographs taken through the back camera are sharp and crisp, while the edges lose their clarity. The loss of focus leaves behind a rather distinct mark in there. Though the pictures are averagely clear with well-picked colors, details are vague and often shapeless. Noises are clear in the images taken in low lighting conditions. Thanks to one thing, the video recording can be done in full HD. The filming camera has a resolution of about 1920×1088 pixels, which is non-standard, but still the 16 frames/second is still not bad after all, for the price it comes at.
Battery Life
Z1000 has a 2000 mAh Li-polymer battery that drains at about 1.1 to 1.8 watt in an idle state. It can go up to as much as 5.1 watts when loaded. Unfortunately, users cannot dislodge the battery like many HTC phones, because of the uni-body design of the model.
In this unboxing, we take a look at the Lenovo’s trendy-looking device, the Lenovo S90, otherwise known as the Lenovo Sisley.
The Lenovo Sisley sports a 5-inch 1280 x 720 Super Amoled display screen and uses the Pentile Matrix.
The most important feature of the Lenovo Sisley is its 8mp front-facing camera which comes with an LED light. This could be particularly useful when taking photos where there is little light.
The Lenovo Sisley’s hardware consists of Qualcomm’s 64-bit Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor with a frequency of 1.2Ghz, 1GB RAM, 16GB ROM, 13mp rear-facing camera, and 2300mAh battery which cannot be taken off.
The Lenovo Sisley’s body is made of an aluminum alloy. It has round edges that have a nice texture when you feel them. It weighs 129g.
The Lenovo Sisley has SIM trays and supports dual-Micro SIM cards. One SIM card has support for China Mobile’s 4G network.
The Lenovo Sisley costs 1999 RMB (326.87 USD) at JD and Lenovo’s official online store.
On October 29, OPPO launched the OPPO R5 which is only 4.85mm, becoming the thinnest cellphone in the world. Now, Vivo seeks to challenge OPPO with the new Vivo X5 Max L. This phone has just received its network license and its thickness may shock people. With a thickness of only 4.75mm, it may replace the OPPO R5 as the thinnest smartphone in the world.
The Vivo X5 Max L’s dimensions are 153.9 x 78 x 4.75mm and it weighs 146g. It sports a 5.5-inch 1080p display screen and has a 1.6GHz octa-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, a 5mp front-facing camera and 13mp rear-facing camera. Its operating system is the Android 4.4.4.
Before the year ends, MediaTek will release two 64-bit LTE processors: the MT6752 (octa-core) and the MT6732 (quad-core, A53 cores, mid-end market). Recently, we saw the release of the Gionee F301 which is the first smartphone to use the MTK6732.
Regarding its specifications, the Gionee F301 uses the Android 4.4-based Amigo UI which can be upgraded to Android 5.0. As stated before, it uses the MT6732 64-bit LTE chipset which has a frequency of 1.5GHz and uses the Mali-T760 GPU which is stronger than the MT6582. It also sports a 4.7-inch HD LTPS display screen and has 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM (expandable), a 2000mAh detachable battery, and support for TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, GSM, and dual-SIM cards. It also has support for dual band WiFi and an electric compass. It also sports a 5mp front-facing camera and an 8mp rear-facing camera.
The Gionee F301 first went on sale at the Chinese online store, JD where it costs 1299 RMB (212.41 USD).
In this review, we check out THL’s T6 Pro. This octa-core entry-level phone is definitely worth it for those who plan to buy their first cellphone.
Appearance
The THL T6 Pro has a similar appearance to the THL T6S. This phone weighs about 150g and has a thickness of 8.2mm. It has a micro SD and two regular-sized SIM card slots. At the back, you will find the camera which is well placed, and below it are an LED flash and THL’s logo. Overall, it looks pretty good.
Display screen
The THL T6 Pro sports a 5-inch 1280 x 720 OGS display screen with a pixel density of 320ppi. The quality of the screen is so good that even outside in the sunlight with maximum brightness, you can still see the screen clearly.
Performance and benchmark tests
The following are the results for the THL T6 Pro in the Antutu Benchmark test as well as all of its specifications.
The MT6592M octa-core processor is perfectly compatible with the Android 4.4.2 Kitkat. Even powerful games like Real Racing 3 can be played without any problems.
Camera
The THL T6 Pro’s rear-facing camera works very well. The photos are all very clear with very little noise. Even with little light, the quality is still excellent. With auto-focus, you can also take 8mp photos. I cannot say the same for the 2mp front-facing camera. The LED light also works well.
Here are some samples taken using the THL T6 Pro’s rear-facing camera:
Battery Life
The tablet can last up to 7 hours if you surf the web with full brightness.
Connectivity
It has support for 2G and 3G networks but not 4G, unfortunately.
Conclusion
Overall, this is a great cellphone to have for those who have never owned a cellphone, although it suffers from a few problems such as limited battery life.
On the 19th, we will finally be introduced to the Meizu MX4 Pro.
The reason why many are anticipating its arrival because they say call it the “true MX4.” As Meizu’s invitation to the Meizu MX4 Pro’s launch shows, this device has something that should attract music lovers. Just what features does it have?
Also, many are worried that this device may be hard to buy and that there may not be enough in stock. Analyst Bo Jiutang dissipated these doubts by saying that the company has produced a lot of phones for users and that there should be enough for everybody.
It was also leaked that besides the Meizu MX4 Pro, Meizu may also launch another new music-related product. Could it be a sound box or earphones?
Recently, Alcatel started targeting the Chinese Market again with the Alcatel Pop8. Now, they release the latest member of its Hero series, the Alcatel Hero 8 which shares a design that is very similar to the TCL Hero 2, but has a bigger screen, and can handle phone calls.
Like the Hero 2, The Alcatel Hero 8 uses an MTK octa-core processor and has 2GB RAM, a 5mp camera, a 4060mAh battery, and an 8-inch 1920 x 1200 HD display screen. It also has support for infrared control and LTE networks.
The Alcatel Hero 8 goes on sale at the Chinese online store, JD, on November 11. Here are photos of the Hero 8’s unboxing.
With the launch of the new Honor series in Europe, Huawei hopes to sell all of their smartphones in the global market. Along with the Huawei Honor 6, they also introduced European audiences to the Huawei Honor 3C, a low-end smartphone that only costs 139 Euros (174.55 USD).
The Honor 3C’s dimensions are 71.4 x 139.5 x 9.2 mm. It weighs 140g. It sports a 5-inch 1280 x 720 LCD screen. It may not be Full HD, but it is still pretty good considering the price.
The heart of the Huawei Honor 3C’s hardware is its SoC, MediaTek’s MT6582 quad-core processor which uses ARM Cortex-A7 cores and has a frequency of 1.3GHz. It also has 2GB RAM. As for the software, the European version does not have the final version of the operating system, but it does have the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS along with Huawei’s Emotion UI.
Recently, another cellphone from Huawei’s Honor subsidiary received its network license at the MIIT website. There are two versions of this phone and their model numbers are PE-TL10 and PE-UL10. Both have exactly the same specifications except that one is the China Mobile version while the other is the China Unicom version. According to reports, this could be the rumored Huawei Honor 6X which is expected to come out at the end of the year.
The biggest selling point for this device is that it sports a dual-camera with a dual-LED flash. It has a 5.5-inch display screen, a 1.8GHz octa-core processor, 3GB RAM, and 32GB ROM (it also supports expansion Micro SD cards up to 64GB).
The phone’s mid-frame will also be changed somewhat. It is expected to be made of aluminum. Its dimensions are 150.4 x 75.68 x 7.5mm.
All in all, this is an upgraded version of the Huawei Honor 6 and hopefully, it does not disappoint.
In this review, we evaluate Astrotec’s AM700 earphones which we shall review at different frequencies.
Low frequency
When listening to the drumbeat in “Midnight” from “Treasure Island Sound”, you can hear the frequency going done. It does not have that booming sound from previous earphones. It also sounds faster and clearer. The sound is managed more properly.
Medium Frequency
The improvements done for the AM700 have made is so that when listening to old music, it sounds as if they are singing in front of you.
High frequency
In a piece that I heard where there were only two instruments being played, a saxophone and a Chinese lute, the saxophone is easy to distinguish. In another song where a suona is played, the sound is very clear and pleasant to hear.
Overall, this pair of headphones are good Astrotec did a good job in the upgrades they made for it.
Cubot has showed its first 4G LTE smartphone at the Hong Kong Fair. This dual SIM phone named Cubot Zorro 001, is provided with the Snapdragon 410 processor and 5 inch display. In this Cubot Zorro 001 Hands on review we are about to shortly analyze and present technical advantages of Cubot Zorro 001 demo sample provided by CUBOT trademark.
Zorro 001 is characterized by good design and recollects CUBOT X 6 model. As we have already mentioned, Cubot Zorro 001 is provided with the quad core Snapdragon processor (MSM8916) with 1.2 GHz speed, 8 GB internal memory, 1 GB RAM and micro SD card up to 32 GB. The display panel is a 5-inch IPS display narrow frame OGS with a pixel density of 1280 × 720 pixels. On the back it has a strong 13-megapixel camera with auto focus – flash and panorama features. On the front panel there is a 5 MP chat camera, which can be used for making selfies and chatting more.
Under the removable back cover there is a replaceable battery plugged, with a capacity of 2200 mAh This device runs with Android 4.4.4 KitKat, has GPS-navigator, dual SIM adapter (micro SIM) and 4G dual SIM, multimode technology for LTE connectivity. The Cubot Zorro 001 costs around 122 euros and can be currently pre-ordered. The model will be on sale in mid-November.
Meizu has already sent out an invitation to the launch of the Meizu MX4 Pro which will be held on November 19 at 2:30 PM in Beijing. The invitation features a picture of a vinyl record. Does this mean that Meizu has added some improvement on the MX4’s music features? When Meizu first launched the MX4, they did so under the slogan “Think High.” Now, they are launching the Pro version under the slogan “Think Higher.” So, expect some interesting changes with the MX4 Pro.
It has already been reported that the Meizu MX4 Pro will have a fingerprint scanner and that they will remove the small Home button. Unlike other fingerprint scanners, it reads your fingerprint when you press it like a button instead of swiping your finger. It also has a 5.5-inch 2K screen, 3GB RAM, the Samsung Exynos 5 octa-core processor and a 20.7mp camera.
If you’re asking yourself what gift you want to buy your folks for Christmas that would be very useful for them in this digital age that we live in, you can consider the Cube Talk7x, a tablet that is aimed at older users. To start off this review of the octa-core version of the Talk7X, here are some things worth noting about this tablet:
Whereas the Cube Talk5H is 200g, the Talk7x is only 75g.
It has support for GSM and WCDMA networks as well as dual-SIM. The big SIM slot support China Unicom 3G. When you install the MIUI OS into this device, only the smaller card slot will be 3G-supported.
It has a GPS.
It has 1GB RAM and 2mp rear-facing camera.
Appearance
The left and right sides of the Cube Talk7X’s frame are narrower than the top and bottom, making this phone look narrow and long. This makes it easier and comfortable for the user to hold. It has a speaker and microphone like many other tablets. Beside the speaker are the .3mp front-facing camera and light and proximity sensors. The craftsmanship is impressive.
This phone uses a very popular color scheme where the front is black and the back is white. The Talk5H follows the same pattern.
Imprinted on the back is the phrase “Made in China” which the Talk5h does not have.
Let’s take another look at the Cube Talk7X’s size. It has a bigger screen (7 inches) than its rival, the Xiaomi Red Mi (5.5 inches). This can give the user a great viewing experience.
II. GPS test
At first, the GPS satellite signal was pretty stable, and did not get disconnected after an hour of driving. Overall, it is very reliable.
III. Cellphone features
Since the Talk7X is a phone tablet, we cannot finish this review without mentioning its cellphone capabilities. Even with earphones, when somebody calls you, it still rings through the speakers.
IV. Battery life
Before we discuss this tablet’s battery life and endurance, it is important to mention that the Cube Talk7X uses the MTK MT8392 processor. This 28nm chipset uses Cortex-A7 cores. It can be seen as the tablet version of the MT6572 which is not compatible with MID devices. Like the MT6572, the MT8392 has support for 3G (TD/WCDMA internet) and 2.5G EDGE networks. It has a frequency of 1.2GHz and has support for DDR3 memory.
It can be said that the MT8312 was designed for low-end tablets, but with a battery supply of 2700mAh, how long can we use the Talk7x?
With the 3G and GPS on, after an hour and 10 minutes, 41% of the power is used. When you turn on the WiFi and use QQ or play games for an hour, it uses up 28%.
This kind of endurance is not enough for making phone calls and such.
V. Conclusion
Pros:
It only cost 399 RMB (65.19 USD).
The craftsmanship is excellent.
GPS is great.
Octa-core processor works smoothly on 1024×600 resolution
Dual SIM phablet
Cons:
Camera pixel can not be used as a regular phone.
Battery life is not that good at least for heavy usrs like me.
Overall, this tablet is not bad and is worth the price.
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