Why Meizu MX4’s international price is higher than in China

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Sep 28, 2014

Meizu unveiled the Meizu MX4 flagship earlier this month to rival Xiaomi’s Mi4. The company made sure that its device was better or atleast at par with Mi4 in terms of specifications as well as pricing. In fact, when Meizu MX4 went up for pre-order, we were all surprised to see that the company priced it much lesser than Xiaomi’s flagship.

MX4 was available for $293 for the 16 GB, $325 for the 32 GB, and $390 for the 64 GB, which is around $10-$20 less than you’ll have to pay for the Mi4. The only major difference between the two handsets was the extra gig of RAM and the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor on the Xiaomi Mi4. Rest of the specs were more or less the same.

This was the pricing for the home market, i.e. China. But when it came to the international market, the MX4 costs a lot higher. Each MX4 storage variant was almost $100 more than what it was priced for the Chinese market, which surprised us all. For example, Meizu MX4 is available for $450 on GearBest for the 16GB variant. The 32 GB variant costs even more and is priced at $489.

Clearly, there’s a significant difference between the two prices. So, we made a little inquiry from our side to see why there’s such a difference between the home pricing and the international pricing.

After our investigation, we came to know that Meizu has priced the MX4 higher for international resellers, Meizu knows people out of China who want this phone are willing to pay more. which means international customers have to pay more to pre-order the device.

So, what you can get for around $350 in China, you’ll have to pay around $450 if you want it in an international market. However, there’s another twist. The company says that the MX4 international price includes shipping and import taxes in certain areas like Europe, North America, Asia and New Zealand. So, naturally this translates into a higher pricetag for international customers.

But even at this price, MX4 is a great buy. Most of the flagships available in international markets are priced well above $600, which makes this device with such specifications and features a value for money proposition.

So would you buy the new MX4 at $450 or would you choose any other device?

Xiaomi Mi4 vs Oppo Find 7: Fast charging speed comparison

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Frank Tu

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Sep 28, 2014

Xiaomi’s CEO Leijung claimed Xiaomi Mi4 is a fast charging device, but Oppo find 7 was come with this feature half an year ago, let’s have a Xiaomi Mi4 vs Oppo Find 7: Fast charging speed comparison.

Xiaomi Mi4’s charger’a Amp rating is 5V-2A、9V-1.2A、12V-1A, specially designed for Xiaomi Mi4

While Oppo find 7 can output 4.5 Amps – more than double the typical amperage, and the 4.5 Amp charger isn’t the only thing to thank, as in fact, a large portion of the impressive fast-charging skills of the Oppo Find 7 lie in its battery.

And there is a change when it comes to Oppo Find7’s microUSB connector, and that is the inclusion of seven pins, as opposed to the five pins that you’d get with a typical microUSB connector. The two extra pins do contribute to let the batterry to absorb more power at the same time.

Let’s plug both of the device into the USB charger, they all have zero power at this moment.

After 10 minutes, Oppo Find 7 had been charged to 24%, while Xiaomi Mi4 is 11%.

10 more minutes later, Oppo Find 7 had been charged to 55%, while Xiaomi Mi4 is 21%.

10 more minutes later, Oppo Find 7 had been charged to 69%, while Xiaomi Mi4 is 28%.

50 minutes later, Oppo find7 had been charged to 99%. Find 7 achieved a full charge in 1 hour and 20 minutes. But at this moment, Xiaomi Mi4 had only been charged to 73 %.

23 minutes later, Xiaomi Mi4 achieved a full charge, Xiaomi Mi4 spent 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Why Oppo Find7 can charge so fast? That’s because Oppo Find 7′s VOOC fast charging system has it’s own 16 patents. No wonder Oppo Find 7 is still oerpriced, you need to pay for intellectual property.

In the end, do you know Xiaomi Mi4 and Oppo Find 7 is not the only 2 device that have fast charging feature? Nexus5, iPhone5, iPhone5c, iPhone5s also have this feature, do you know any other device that has this feature? Let us know in the comment bellow.

Huawei Mate7 vs iPhone5s: camera shot comparison

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Frank Tu

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Sep 27, 2014

The version of Huawei Mate7 I got is Chinamobile’s TD LTE

Huawei Mate7’s USB charger and USD cable is the same as Huawei honor x1 and Huawei Honor 6

The above photo is taken by iPhone5s the blow one is taken by Huawei Mate7. From these 2 pictures above, both of then looked alike, alomost the same. Let’s see what will happen if I enlarge these photos.

Huawei Mate7’s photo became obscure. But does Huawei’s sony IMX214 13 megapixel camera really shows worse performance than iPhone 5s’ 8 megapixel isight camera? Huawei is kidding consumers all over the world like wat they did with Huawei Honor x1 again? Ijust found I there is something wrong when focusing made the photo bacame fuzzy.

I took another photo with Huawei Mate7, it is as good as iPhone5s’ now.

Elephone P4000’s back cover and front panel leaked

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Frank Tu

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Sep 27, 2014

While we have already seen a number of render images of the upcoming Elephone P4000 smartphone, we have got another batch of images which reveal the back cover and the front panel of the device.

Like we saw in the render images earlier today, the back cover has openings for the camera module and single LED flash. Below it, lies the Elephone logo. It looks like the back cover is made of some kind of glossy material, but we hope its not a fingerprint magnet.

We also got the front panel which has several markings for the capacitive buttons at the bottom and the ear piece, ambient light sensor as well as the front camera on top. So, like the renders suggested, the device would look a lot like the Xiaomi Mi4.

So, what do you think about the leak? The back cover looks quite premium and we hope the overall built quality will be as good its inspiration, i.e. Xiaomi Mi4.

Stay tuned for more exclusive coverage on the latest smartphones.

Elephone P4000’s latest new render images leaked

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Frank Tu

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Sep 26, 2014

We recently wrote an article about the upcoming Elephone P4000 smartphone. However, at that time, we had only a handful of renders available of the device. But even from those one or two pictures, we were instantly able to conclude that it was a clone of the Xiaomi flagship, Mi4.

Today, we have got lots of pictures of the upcoming P4000, that too in three different colors namely white, black and golden.

As you can see, the images reveal the overall design of the handset. The volume rockers and the power key are on the right around the middle, the speaker grill as well as the micro USB port are at the bottom while the 3.5mm headphone in port is at the top.

Like we said earlier, Elephone has made P4000 exactly like the Mi4. The button, speaker and even the MicroUSB port placements are exactly like the Xiaomi flagship.

Elephone P4000

On the back, there’s the camera along with the single LED flash and below it, you have the Elephone logo. The logo on the P4000 is directly below the camera module unlike the Mi4 where the Mi logo is placed at the lower section of the case.

Xiaomi Mi4

As you can see there’s hardly any difference between the two in terms of looks.

As for the specs, all we know as of now is that the phone will come with a 5.0 inch 720p display and a Mediatek processor.

Coming to the software, we were a bit surprised to see the Flyme wallpaper on the device. Could it be that Elephone has taken some inspiration from Meizu’s Flyme OS for its software? We can’t really confirm that until we see a working device, but till then digest all the new images that we have for you.

We’ll have more updates for you in the coming days, but for now, check out the full gallery given below.

Galaz Noah released: China’s first 3D naked eye tablet!

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Frank Tu

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Sep 26, 2014

Today, Galaz released its new products for the fall season including China’s first naked eye 3D tablet, the Galaz Noah which will come out in November.

The Noah sports a golden 8.4-inch screen with 2560 x 1600 resolution. The Noah naked eye 3D tablet uses Galaz’s own 3D API engine. Its game source code does not have to be fixed most of the time. Its 3D processing chip supports screens with resolutions up to 4K and has 256MB RAM.

Right now, 4K decoders are a must for tablets and Galaz knows this. The Noah 3D naked eye tablet supports the 4K@60Hz HDMI2.0 output as well as the 4K@60FPS H.265 codec. This lets the Noah provide UltraHD graphics. Its processor is the Rockchips RK3288 quad-core processor which scored 400000000 points at the Antutu test.

As for this tablet’s other specs, it sports a 5mp/8mp HD dual-camera, as well as a 5GHz + 2.4GHz dual-frequency WiFi cable. It also has 2GB/4GB RAM making it the first Chinese tablet to do so.

The Noah 3D comes in black and blue. The 16GB/Wifi version costs 1499 RMB (244.58 USD) while the 64GB/Wifi costs 1999 RMB (326.15 USD). Pre-orders will be accepted on November 15. An LTE-4G version will later be released.

PHICOMM E551 (karaoke-themed entry level phone), E651 (company’s first 64-bit phone), and P660 (has FHD screen)

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Frank Tu

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Sep 26, 2014

This afternoon, PHICOMM Mobile launched three new devices: E551, E651, and P660. These devices look better than PHICOMM’s previous releases.

The PHICOMM E551 is advertised as a “KTV” phone, similar to the Vivo x5L. It has the software necessary to provide the best singing experience. As for its hardware, they are more along the entry level 4G market. It sports a 4.5-inch qHD IPS display screen and 2mp/5mp dual-camera, uses a quad-core chipset, is powered by a 1750mAh battery, and supports TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/GSM dual-SIM networks. Its OS is the Android 4.42.

The E651 has stronger specs as it is the company’s first 64-bit phone. It uses the Snapdragon 410 chipset (MSM8916), supports 5 modes and 14 frequencies, sports a 5-inch 720p screen and 2mp/8mp (Sony IMX179) dual-camera, has 1GB RAM, and is powered by a 2000mAh battery. Its OS is the KitKat.

Out of the three new phones, the P660 is the main star. Not only does it have a fashionable appearance but also has more powerful specs than the other two. It sports a unibody metal case and FHD display screen. Its processor is an octa-core chip from Qualcomm. It supports LTE networks and has 2G RAM and 16G ROM. It also supports NFC and dual-SIM.

Philips V387 on sale for 1699 RMB (277.28 USD); has 4400mAh battery, MTK6582 processor, and 5-inch OGS screen

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Frank Tu

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Sep 26, 2014

Recently, Philips’ new cellphone, the Philips V387, formally entered the market. By now, many stores already have it on stock. Its official price is 1699 RMB but in some stores, it is 1799 RMB (293.60 USD). The first batch of phones are the black versions.

The Philips V387’s appearance is similar to the I908/I928. Even though the outline is similar to the I908’s, its mid-frame is rounder. Its thickness is less than 10mm. A power-saving switch is located on the side. In addition, it is powered by a 4400mAh battery and can be charged with a 9V+1.5A charger. You can make 2-hour calls just by charging it for 6.5 minutes.

Other than the battery, the V387’s specs are not much to look at. It sports a 5-inch 720p OGS screen and 2mp/8mp dual-camera, uses the MTK6582 quad-core chipset, and has 1G RAM and 8G ROM. Its OS is the Android 4.2 and it supports WCDMA/GSM networks.

Golden Warrior A8 alpine white dermatoglyph leather version on sale for 999 RMB (163.04 USD)

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Frank Tu

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Sep 26, 2014

When the Golden Warrior A8 was launched, it was announced that along with other versions, one would have a case made of dermatoglyph leather as well. Now, this version of the A8 has appeared in Lenovo’s official stores. The color will be alpine white.

The alpine white dermatoglyph leather version is about 200 RMB (32.64 USD) more expensive than the regular version. Its selling price is 999 RMB. It is scratch-proof, fingerprint-proof, and not slippery.

Its specs are still within the A8’s original standards. It uses the MTK6592 octa-core shipse, has 2G RAM and 16GB ROM, sports a 5mp/13mp camera, and is powered by a 2500mAh battery. It also supports TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/GSM networks and its OS is the Android 4.42.

Shenzhou X55’s mid-frameto be made of aluminium-titanium alloy

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Frank Tu

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Sep 26, 2014

In recent days, more information has been revealed about Shenzhou’s 4G cellphone, the Shenzhou X55. Other than its specs, information has been revealed about the material used to make this phone’s mid-frame. It was revealed that the X55 will sport a mid-frame made of an aluminum-titanium alloy.

According to the Baidu Encyclopedia entry on this metal, an aluminum-titanium alloy is a very strong metal with high quality. It is also easy to color on and even lighter than stainless steel. However, this metal is not very popular and is very expensive. By using this metal, Shenzhou intends to defeat the Mi 4 and MX4 in terms of material.

Many snapshots have already been posted online as well as information on its specs. The front is black while the back is white. It might be available in many colors. It might sport a 5.5-inch display screen and a 14mp HD camera, use the MT6592/MT6290 dual-LTE chipset, and have 2G RAM and 16G ROM.

This will probably be launched in October.

Nibiru Saturn Old folks cellphone coming soon

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Frank Tu

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Sep 26, 2014

On September 1, Nibiru released the Jupiter 1 and Venus 1 phones. Among them the M1 (Jupiter 1) has a phablet with a big display screen and uses an MTK octa-chore chipset. They also announced the release of other phones like the Saturn. Now, here’s our first look at the Saturn phone.

Surprisingly, this phone is targeted at middle-aged and older uses. A while ago, Nubia’s chief manager, Zhang Shen reposted someone elses comment in his Weibo account that a certain phone for older folks cannot be called the first old persons phone brand and that the Saturn 1 is the “grandfather of grandfather phones,” showing full confidence on his brand.

Also, Nibiru’s upper management also revealed that the Venus 1 will come out soon but did not give any details on its specs or design.

Giveaway: Win A Free OnePlus Silver Bullet Earphone

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Shine Wong

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Sep 25, 2014

Oneplus just release their first earphone for Oneplus one phone today: Oneplus Silver Bullet Earphone. OnePlus says that the Silver Bullet earphones the earphones are made of aluminium, which will offer a durable and sturdy build to the gadget.

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Hands on with Doogee DG900 smartphone with 5.0 inch 1080p display

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Frank Tu

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Sep 25, 2014

Recently we got an interesting device to play with, the Doogee DG900 Turbo 2 smartphone. We have already listed out the key features of the device in an earlier article, however, this is the first time we got the opportunity to get an hands on with the device.

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Huawei: MX4 Pro still uses an MTK chip!

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Frank Tu

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Sep 25, 2014

It is no secret that the MX4 Pro will have a fingerprint sensor. Reports have said that both it and the Mate 7 have a fingerprint scanner similar to the iPhone 5S.

Meizu has boasted that they have a better solution for a fingerprint scanner than the Mate 7. This immediately got Huawei’s attention.

In response, the Huawei Mate 7’s managers said in their Weibo account that they hope that they can produce a device that can give users a better user experience instead of another cheap product. They also want to know if the fact that Meizu uses MTK processors is the reason why they were able to solve the fingerprint sensors’ security problems.

Will the MX4 Pro continue to use an MTK processor? If they go on like before, they might use the Samsung 5430 octa-core chipset.

Coolpad VC-1 listed in MIIT website; sports 5.98-inch 2K screen, has 3GB RAM, and uses Snapdragon 801

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Frank Tu

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Sep 25, 2014

Today, a new device from Coolpad has been listed in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s website. According to its profile, the VC-1 sports a 5.98-inch 2K (2560 x 1440) display screen, uses the 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, has 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM (can be expanded up to 128GB), and supports TD-LTE/LTE FDD/CDMA 2000/CDMA 1X/GSM and dual-SIM. Its OS is based on the Android 4.4.4.

Related: Review: Coolpad Y1

This phone’s measurements are 162 x 83.2 x 8.75mm and it weighs 182g. It sports a metal frame and has an amazing screen-to-body ratio. Also its Home button looks very similar to the Meizu’s. Furthermore, it has a dual-camera (pixilation is unknown as of now) and dual-LED.

Some say that this could be the new Coolpad Daguan 5 flagship phone. It is predicted to be launched this October.

Xiaolajiao 4 4G smartphone launched; has 1280 x 720 HD screen and 5mp/13mp camera

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Frank Tu

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Sep 25, 2014

Recently, the new Xiaolajiao 4 was introduced to the world at the Expo Comm China 2014.

The Xiaolajiao 4 is a new product with a very special appearance. Its design is completely different from its predecessors. Even though the rear case is made of plastic, fresh colors like blue and green were added making it look more fashionable. The back has a completely flat surface and the camera does not stand out. It also has a slimmer body and there is a red Home button below the screen.

Not a lot was described about the Xiaolajiao 4’s specs. It was only announced that it sports a 1280 x 720 HD screen and 5mp/13mp dual-camera. It is also a 4G phone.

HiSense Xinyi Smartphone launched for older users; has 4.5-inch screen, MT6582 chipset, and 1G RAM

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Frank Tu

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Sep 25, 2014

As China’s population ages, the country’s market for older folks expands as well. As a result, many companies are releasing cellphones that target older customers.

Today, HiSense held a launch event in Beijing for a smartphone that is targeted at the middle aged and older, the Xinyi Smartphone (model number: HiSense E360M). There is a heart-shaped Home button at the front that not only adds to the phone’s attractiveness but also makes it easy. The rear case is made of imitation leather. The holes, from top to bottom, are a noise-cancelling microphone, main camera, and SOS button.

Compared to many phones that are targeted at the elderly, the Xinyi Smartphone’s specs are high enough to put it in the high-end level. It uses the 1.3GHz MT6582 quad-core chipset, has 1G RAM and 8G ROM, and sports a 4.5-inch display screen with FWVGA resolution and 2mp/8mp dual-camera. It supports TD-SCDMA networks. It is powered by a 2800mAh battery which is rare among phones with a screen this size. Its OS is based on the Android 4.2.

Unboxing: iHealth Blood Pressure Dock

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Frank Tu

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Sep 25, 2014

In September 2014, Xiaomi donated $25,000,000 to iHealth. Now, both companies have teamed up to release a smart blood pressure dock that could be used with the Mi phone and it costs 199 RMB (32.14 USD).

At the base is the microSIM slot that could be used to connect the device to a cellphone. Right now, official statements say that it only supports Red Mi and Mi Phone cellphones. After testing it, it appears to be compatible with the Mi 4.

There is a hole on one side of the device. It is not where you can plug the charger but the air pillow.

The iHealth smart blood pressure dock can be charged by connecting it to a cellphone that has more than 25% energy left.

Axgio to Exclusively Launch N2Q on TinyDeal

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Shine Wong

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Sep 25, 2014

If you’ve never heard of a smartphone maker by the name of Axgio, you may be out of dates, these days Axgio has made many actions on many sites by their self-designed phone and customized OS, and today they release the Neon N2Q on top of the N1.

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OPPO N3’s case to be made of lithium-aluminium alloy

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Frank Tu

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Sep 25, 2014

As we go closer to the release of the OPPO N3, it was recently revealed that this phone’s mid-frame will not be made of magnesium-aluminium alloy but the rarely-used lithium-aluminium alloy is better than the former in terms of weight and hardness.

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