It was at Berlin, IFA 2014 that Huawei CEO – Richard Yu finally gave a statement in an official interview that the company was making their own Android based smartwatch.
According to the reports, Huawei smartwatch will still take 1 more year and it would be launched in the year 2015. Richard Yu did not talk anything about the specifications of the watch or the design but smiled and said that the Huawei smartwatch will look better than the Samsung’s Gear S. He seemed very confident about this new addition under Huawei’s belt as he said that our smartwatch will be innovative as well as beautiful. We guess that Huawei has already made the designs and the proto type smartwatch might be under production.
Huawei had recently launched a fitness tracker band which is a success in regard to sales. Almost all companies are now entering the android wear market by manufacturing their own smartwatch. Well, this is an official announcement but let’s see when the company will come up with their smartwatch teasers, pictures along with more detailed information.
Xiaomi Redmi 1S has been a hit in the budget friendly smartphones since the day it was launched. No doubt, Xiaomi has put in the best specifications to make this phone a wonderful one and we know from the sales it has recorded in various countries where it has been launched.
One problem with Xiaomi phones is that there are no color options available to the consumer to choose. Taking a strict action on this, Xiaomi will soon launch a mint green version of its popular Redmi 1S. The mint green Redmi 1S will be launched in China first.
Till now Redmi 1S was only available in Red color and maybe that is from where this phone got its name. But now consumers will have an option to choose between red or mint green color while buying a Xiaomi Redmi 1S.
Specifications and the design of mint green Redmi 1S version will exactly be the same as the red colored version. The only change which has been brought is the color. Xiaomi is now looking forward to add more colors to its available range of smartphones to boost sales and reach those who are more style conscious. Let’s see if this mint green color is a good option or not.
Tell us which color appeals to you more – Red or Mint Green?
With a 5.15mm thickness, the Elife S5.1 is the thinnest cellphone to date. It recently went on sale and those who want it (especially those who want thin cellphones) can make pre-orders in its official store at JD. It costs 1999 RMB making it cheaper than the Elife S5.
Besides its 5.15mm thickness, the camera does not point out like the S5.5’s and it is powered by a 2100mAh battery which puts many 5-inch phones to shame since it uses a 4.8-inch Samsung SuperAmoled screen with 720p resolution.
The Elife S5.1, like the S5, uses a screen made of Corning Gorilla 3 Glass and Aluminum magnesium alloy. It is available in many colors like black, white, pink, and blue.
Its other specs are not that special. The S5.1 uses the MSM8926 quad-core processor which supports TD-LTE internet and has 1GB RAM and 16GB ROM. It also sports a 5mp/8mp dual-camera and its OS is the Android 4.3-based Amigo 2.0. It supports sensory programs such as an electric compass and gyroscope. It also has a noise-cancelling dual-microphone.
After releasing the large iPhone 5S clone, the M787T, Aoson immediately released an enhanced version, the Mini 5 tablet, which is now on sale in Aoson’s section in Taobao.
The Aoson Mini 5 has the same design as the M787T and their measurements are exactly the same (200.9 x 136.8 x 6.9mm). Its mid-frame is made of aerometal.
The Mini 5’s chipset is the 1.7GHz MT6592 octa-core processor. It has 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM (expandable). Its cameras have also been upgraded to 5mp and 13mp respectively and its battery is now 5000mAh. Its OS is the Android 4.2 and it supports WCDMA/GSM networks.
The most alluring thing about the mini 5 is its 7.9-inch OGS screen with 2048 x 1536 resolution and 326 PPI (retina level).
Since it was founded last year, NUU has released three devices: the NU1, 2, and 3. The latter two look almost alike in design. Now, a new one will hit the market, the NUU NU4, and it has the biggest screen yet.
The NUU NU4’s selling point is its 5.5-inch big OGS screen with HD resolution (1280 x 720), the most powerful an NUU phone has yet. It is powered by a 3000mAh battery and has a quad-core chipset. It also has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM as well as a 5mp/8mp dual-camera. However, this phone does not support 4G internet, only WCDMA/GSM dual-SIM.
Its design is similar to its predecessors and is available in black and white. The mid-frame is also made of silver metal.
The NUU NU4 is already on sale in the internet for 1190 RMB (193.98 USD).
On September 4, Huawei formally launched its new flagship phone, the Mate 7. Here are snapshots of the new phone.
This device is available in silver, grey, and gold which we have. The frame surrounding the Mate 7’s front side is very thin. Its biggest feature is fingerprint recognition, the first Android phone to have such a feature. It has a sensitivity degree of 1 second which surpasses the iPhone 5S’ 1.8 seconds. This phone can handle, at most, 5 fingerprints. Functions include, screen locking, hidden files, app lock, and account verification.
Regarding its specs, the Mate 7 sports a 6-inch 1080p display screen, uses the Kirin 925 octa-core chipset, and has 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM (high-end edition has 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM). It also has a 5mp/13mp dual-camera and is powered by a 4100mAh battery. Its OS is the Android 4.4-based EMUI 3.0 and it supports dual-SIM and China Mobile 4G.
The Huawei Mate 7 goes on sale in China on September 13. Low-end version will cost 3499 RMB (570.35 USD) while the low-end version will cost 3999 RMB (651.85 USD).
When the iPhone 6 was first revealed, Weibo user @瑞记 leaked night photos that were taken using Apple’s new phone. He also added photos taken using the iPhone 5S, Smartisan T1, LG G3, SM-G906K (Galaxy S5 high-end version), and nubia Z7 mini for comparison. Although this photos are compressed, they are still worth analyzing.
According to China Mobile, the camera that the 4.7-inch edition of the iPhone 6 uses still has a disappointing 8mp but has better photo quality than the similarly 8mp camera of the iPhone 5S.
The best thing about the IUNI U3 is its appearance, especially the front. It sports a 5.5-inch 2K display screen that takes up about 77% of the phone’s body, the highest screen-to-body ratio for a phone with a 2K screen in history. It is also only 10mm thick. Furthermore, its screen is covered by a 2.5D curved glass that is as transparent as a drop of water creating a big visual impact.
From these two close-ups, we can see just how powerful a visual impact the IUNI U3 has as a result of having such a high screen-to-body ratio. Above the screen is a sensor, speaker, and 4mp front camera with an f/2.0 aperture. To put the screen to best use, the U3 uses virtual buttons. Regarding the texture, this phone uses Corning Gorilla 3 Glass and is covered by Canon Optron AF giving this phone a smooth and slippery texture. Overall, the IUNI U3 delivers as it is the only phone out right now that can maintain a high screen-to-body ratio with a 2K screen.
There is a huge contrast between the IUNI U2 and U3, not just regarding the screen but also the way the back has been redesigned. It has been designed with two intertwined fibers that make it comfortable for the user to hold when he carries the phone. The phone’s great curvature makes holding like lying down on a pillow without increase its thickness. The snapshots may make the phone look a bit thick but it is actually very comfortable to hold.
On top middle part at the back of the phone is the U3’s 13mp Sony IMX135 camera. Despite it having lower resolution than the U2’s 16mp camera, many disliked the U2’s “volcano-shaped” camera. The U3 rear camera’s design is much simpler and easier to deal with. It also has F/2.0 aperture and is OIS-supported. It also has a built-in professional imaging algorithm engine from ArcSoft.
Located in the middle of the back is IUNI’s logo. The font is small but imposing, something that many manufacturers seem to be comfortable with. At the bottom is the speaker.
The IUNI U3’s measurements are 145 x 74.9 x 10.3mm. At one side, its thickness is 10.3mm at most which is not really slim, based on the industry’s standard, but its curvy design makes it comfortable for the user when holding it. There are no buttons on the left side.
On the right side are the power and volume buttons. The part of the side below them is connected to the rear cover.
A 3.5mm earphone jack is located at the top side of the phone. At the bottom are the cable port and microphone. To give the user the best quality for phone calls, the U3’s frame is covered with antennas giving the phone a good 4G signal.
Summary: The best part about the IUNI U3’s design is its front side. Its 5.5-inch 2K screen which covers 77% of the phone’s body enjoys a high quality and clear screen performance. Even though it is only 10.3mm thich, it has a pillow-like texture due to its curved design.
IUNI OS
IUNI U3’s OS has a new App market, music streaming program, memo feature, anti-harassment and spam features, as well as voice assistant feature. These features allow the OS to better meet the user’s needs. As a result, the IUNI OS can be considered to be one of the best Android-based OS right now.
The Time Wallpaper feature allows the phone to automatically change its wallpaper everyday according to the date. This is not even its biggest highlight. The wallpapers provided by the IUNI OS are so beautiful that no matter what theme you prefer, it has it all. The lock wallpaper and desktop wallpaper are not exchangeable though.
Many changes and upgrades were also made for the main screen wallpaper. As the wallpapers shown above show, they have become more diversified. There are now more colors and styles to choose from.
There were not a lot of changes to the IUNI OS’ lock interface. It just has more animated effects when it is recharged.
Like before, the IUNI OS still has only 14 tabs and has a simple but effective design.
These are the scroll-down menu and the background. Shortcuts are integrated into the background’s interface to create more space.
When you scroll your finger left and right on phone dial icon, you can access the voice assistant and all the apps.
The dial interface still looks the same.
Changing the wallpaper lets the OS be more personalized by the user. IUNI U3 makes this processor easier and simpler to do than the MIUI.
The new IUNI OS comes with an app store and can be access after the right software is installed.
The file manager is one of the most used software in the IUNI OS. If you look carefully, then you can see that the IUNI OS does not have an icon for video software. You can only play videos using the file manager.
The settings page is composed of 13 sections are easy to understand and use.
Summary: There is not much to say about the IUNI OS. Not only does it have an interactive design but is a more diligently and carefully done Android OS. Its simple and practical design should make it very useful for everyday use.
13mp Sony IMX135 camera with f/2.0 aperture
Many people disliked the IUNI U2’s “volcano-shaped” camera, so for the U3, IUNI decided to use a OIS-supported Sony IMX 135 camera at the back with an F/2.0 aperture. It also uses a powerful image algorithm engine from ArcSoft. As for the quality of photos taken by the U3, below are samples taken by the U3’s camera.
Theses photos are pretty good. The brightness and focus can be adjusted separately.
Snapdragon 801
The IUNI U3’s processor is the 2.3GHz 8974AA Snapdragon 801 quad-core chipset. How does it fare?
The IUNI U3 scored 33549 in its benchmark test.
Big games seem to work fine without any problems.
I was able to watch 4K videos without any problem as well.
Conclusion:
The IUNI U3’s hardware is amazing. Its biggest advantage for the user is the fact that it is the first internet brand phone to use a 2K screen which makes up 77% of the phone’s body. Compare this phone to other phones with a 5.5-inch screen and you will see just how good a phone with a high screen-to-body ratio is. The IUNI OS also helps a create user experience with its simple but varied design.
Overall, the IUNI U3 is an amazing device that nobody should miss.
OPPO seems to be doing all it can to make its presence felt in India and to capture a good market share of the Indian mobile market.
Tom Lu, CEO of OPPO Mobiles India said that the company was feeling fortunate by winning the title sponsorship right of such a popular cricket tournament in India. Cricket as a game is the most popular sport in India and OPPO thinks that this can be the best way to reach the Indian audience. In India, cricket is being watched by majority of the people and by sponsoring this T20 Champions League, OPPO is confident of making their presence felt as a strong mobile company.
This Cricket Champions League T20 will be called as “OPPO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE T20”. The matches will start from 13th September and will go on till 4th October. This tournament will see participations from other countries as well which include – Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Probably, OPPO CEO himself or some other official of the company will be present to witness the matches and deliver trophies to the winning team.
Recently, OPPO had announced its sponsorship with a TV serial named “BIG BOSS” on a popular Indian TV channel. Let’s see will these marketing strategies will give OPPO any benefit or not.
As Huawei launched its Ascend G7 at IFA Berlin, it also announced in its press conference that it would roll out limited edition of Ascend P7 smartphones with sapphire glass.
We are still not sure whether Apple iPhone 6 will have a sapphire glass or not, but Huawei has launched a phone with Sapphire glass before Apple. The Sapphire edition of P7 will not be very expensive as compared to the normal version. It was revealed that the phone will have a ceramic finish and the metal frame will be of a rose gold color.
The specifications of this limited edition Ascend P7 will remain the same as the normal version. Huawei has not yet revealed the price of the phone and the country where it will be launched first. The company had earlier also launched a special Arsenal edition Ascend P7 which was a hit amongst Arsenal fans across the globe.
Lenovo Smartphones will soon be available in Europe
Lenovo is looking forward to expand its global presence by launching its smartphones in 10 different countries of Europe. If we talk about Lenovo in Europe, then it is already selling its smartphones in two countries which are Czech Republic and Romania.
According to the expansion plans of Lenovo, it would launch its handsets in other European countries in 2 phases. Phase 1 includes countries of Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia, Greece and Turkey. Lenovo is expecting to start selling their phone in these countries by the end of September or by the start of October 2014. A launch date has not yet been confirmed. In the second phase, Lenovo will cover Poland, Croatia and Slovenia where it plans to roll out its phones by November or December 2014.
Ivan Bozev, Lenovo’s regional general manager (South-East Europe) said that the company’s goal is to acquire a minimum of five percent mobile market share in a period of six months. And by the end of 1 year, Lenovo is confidently eyeing a double digit figure in terms of market share. The company has already partnered with retails and telecommunication giants in these countries to sell their phones.
Lenovo sees the European continent as a good market for their phones. Let’s see what response Lenovo will get, when it launches its phones in these European countries.
As IFA 2014 is witnessing some great phone launches from big mobile companies across the world, Chinese mobile manufacturer ZTE also came up with 3 new phones.
ZTE, which has already made its mark in the mobile industry, launched 3 new phones at the IFA 2014, Berlin. It launched 2 news phones for its Blade series, namely Blade Vec 3G and Blade Vec 4G. Both these phones have a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 720p.
Blade Vec 4G runs on an Android 4.4 Snapdragon 400 processor and has 1GB RAM. It has been priced at €230 and has already been launched in international market which includes countries like – Turkey, France, Romania, Slovakia, Belgium, Norway and Sweden.
ZTE Blade Vec 3G has a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM. However, this phones styles a 5 Megapixel front camera for clicking selfies, which is better than its 4G version. Blade Vec 3G has been priced at €180.
ZTE Kis 3 Max is a budget phone which runs on an Android Kitkat 4.4.2 and 1.3 GHz dual-core processor. It has a basic 5MP rear camera and 2MP front camera. This phone will soon be available in the UK, Germany, Greece and Bulgaria at a price of just €100.
It was during the press conference of Huawei at 2014 IFA Berlin that the company finally announced the most awaited smartphone – Ascend G7.
Huawei Ascend G7 features a 5.5-inch screen with a display of 720p and has a thickness of just 7.6mm. It has been beautifully designed in metal frame which is available in silver, grey and golden metallic colors. Ascend G7 has a 1.2 GHz quad-core, snapdragon 410, 64-bit processor.
Huawei revealed that Ascend G7 runs on Android KitKat 4.4 and uses the company’s ‘Emotion 3.0’ user interface. It features 16GB of internal memory which is expandable to 64GB with the help of a micro SD card and has a RAM of 2GB. Camera quality of Ascend G7 is also quite good as it has got a 13MP Sony camera at the rear and 5MP front camera with wide angle lens. It comes with a 300mAh battery.
Huawei has placed Ascend G7 in the upper-mid segment by pricing it at $325. The company says that it will be available by November 2014.
It has also been revealed that Huawei will launch special Sapphire edition of Ascend P7 in China in a limited quantity. The specs of this phone will remain same and the only difference will be that of a sapphire screen and increased scratch resistance.
Samsung has launched their Galaxy Note 4 at IFA 2014, Berlin and during their press conference Samsung announced that the Galaxy Note has a fast charging system which allows it to get charged from 0% to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Samsung seemed to be quite confident while boosting about their fast charging feature until they got a tweet from OPPO. It seems that OPPO is not that impressed by this technology as they have a better technology than this one. The tweet from OPPO came soon after Samsung’s press conference ended.
OPPO’s tweet mentioned that their Find7 can be charged from 0% to 75% in 30 minutes. Maybe this is what we call rapid charging. It seems that OPPO has a better rapid charging technology than Samsung and they are all up to boost about it.
Though Ascend Mate 7 stands out tall at IFA 2014 by Huawei, the company also announced mid echelon contender for HTC Desire 820, i.e. Ascend G7. Let us have a sneak-peak at the device.
This lad has a metal design to its name. You get a 5.5 inch 720p resolution display, built with Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 64-bit SOC coupled with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB of storage.
A 13 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera is under its hood. It boasts a 3000mAh battery for a good juice. It has all standard connectivity including LTE support.
This phone almost lands in the place of high end smartphone and is built up with Emotion UI based on Android KitKat.
Last month, Lenovo launched its new flagship phone, the Vibe Z2 Pro. Its use of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, 6-inch 2K display screen, and 16mp active lens camera has gotten a lot of attention. Before the launch of the Z2 Pro, Lenovo released the following devices: K800, J860, K860i, K900, and K910. Since the K910, Lenovo has been using metal cases for their phones. The K900 and K910 had not fulfilled Lenovo’s expectations. How does the K910’s follow-up, the Vibe Z2 Pro, fare? Here’s the reviewer’s answer after a two-week trial use.
The Vibe Z2 Pro was named as such after the K-series merged with the Vibe series.
Strong metallic texture is not suitable for holding phone with one hand
The Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro’s appearance is much different from the K910. This phone made a great impression on me when I first got it. Because of its very slim, it has a high screen ratio although this leaves little space to press the three buttons at the bottom. As a result, it was hard for me to press the buttons of the phone using one hand.
What stands out most about the back of the phone is that the Vibe Z2 Pro sports a 16mp camera. The sides are covered by a red metal. Unfortunately, the camera points out so far that it makes the desktop a bit unstable making it hard to play games or look at the news. It is surrounded is surrounded by an acrylic plate.
The Vibe Z2 Pro is only 7.7mm high but weighs 179g. Overall, the design is pretty good and users should not have a hard time holding it.
There are still some imperfections with the Vibe Z2 Pro’s design. The volume button is located at the top left side of the phone making it hard for the user to press when holding the phone singlehandedly. There is also the SIM card slot. The Z2 supports 4G internet dual-Micro SIM, but it is hard to open the SIM card slot with the pin that came with the device. A longer pin can solve this problem.
2K screen delivers results
Many phones on the market right now have 2K screens. The Vibe Z2 Pro also sports a 6-inch 2K IPS screen. I was quite impressed with its pixels, clarity, and colors. It probably even surpasses the LG G3.
One problem with 2K screens though is that it can hurt the speed and clarity. Furthermore, more power is consumed.
Hardware: Good for games but overheats easily
The Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro uses the 2.5Ghz Snapdragon 801 chipset and has 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. It is one of the biggest examples of a mid- to high-end Android phone out right now. Big games can be played on this phone without much difficulty but because of its metal case, its heat release failed to live up to our expectations. Playing games for a long time may cause the phone to overheat. The Z2 Pro managed to score 41999 in the Antutu benchmark test.
OS has a lot of features but not enough improvements
Lenovo’s UI system has already been upgraded to the Vibe 2.0. Lenovo decided to redesign the icons in this OS. It has a very fashionable flattened interface.
After a while, I got used to cleaning the interface turning off the background when the system is slow. It’s a simple and straightforward process. We can see more icons by pulling down the scroll-down menu.
The most important thing about the Vibe 2.0 is its built-in settings. More interesting is its one-hand micro-screen. Because the Vibe Z2 Pro is bigger, we can do a “C” motion on the app window or shrink the window to make it easier to handle with one hand. This makes it easier to do things like locking the phone.
This OS also includes a multi-task button similar to Apple’s iOS.
Overall, the Vibe Z2 Pro’s UI is not that hard to use and has a lot of functions although there are problems with stability. For example, when I open the photo album, sometimes, it would crash as soon as the photos are loaded. When this happens, I just restart the phone again.
Camera: Samples show great quality although improvements could be done in photo capture
The Lenovo VIBE Z2 Pro sports a 16mp OIS-supported camera. Users can choose between two types of camera modes, a smart mode or professional mode. In Pro mode, we can see the numerical data on the viewfinder screen such as the degree of light, shutter speed, ISO, and color temperature. These are all automatically adjusted. Below are photos taken using the Z2 Pro.
Overall, the Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro maintains the high quality of the photos which, when enlarged, look as clear as ever. When shooting a dynamic image, the subject may move too fast for the camera. You can see how the blurry the background is in the photos. I can’t say that I am impressed with the focal distance. The biggest strength of the Vibe Z2 Pro’s camera lies in night photography. Because it has an active lens, you can take photos at night without anything getting blurry no matter how slow the shutter is as long as you hold the phone steady.
Due to 2K screen, phone’s battery can only last for about a day
The Vibe Z2 Pro uses a 4000mAh battery. When the phone is fully charged is connected to 4G, battery seems to die within a day. I made phone calls, accessed WeChat, took photos, etc. I did play any games though. I am not surprised though as the 2K screen consumes a lot of power.
Conclusion: The pros and cons are clear in this expensive phone
After trying out the Vibe Z2 Pro for two weeks, I was very impressed with the phone’s metallic texture and screen although it is best to handle with two hands. The default interface is too flashy and colourful and clashes with its more business-like style. The improvements on the OS are not that great and sometimes apps crash. There are some problems with the photos but, hopefully, they can be improved in the future. It runs out of power in a day which is enough for an Android phone. Don’t forget that the Z2 Pro is 4799 RMB (781.53 USD). Many will be surprised by this so we will just have to wait if it will sell well with the public.
While I am sure you must have seen or used a Bluetooth headset in the past, recently we came across a product which looked exactly like any other wireless headset in the market, but did much more than any of those.
EHEAR E2 is the product that we are talking about which functions not only as a Bluetooth headset but also as a music player and a smart camcorder.
DESIGN
As mentioned above, E2 looks like any other Bluetooth headset in the market, so even with its extra set of features, the company has managed to keep it sleek and portable. It weighs only 19 grams which means you won’t feel any discomfort wearing it for long hours. The ear piece fits comfortable inside your ear and the provided ear hook makes sure that the device stays in place.
For some the E2 may look longer than other Bluetooth headsets, but the inbuilt camera justifies the slight increase in the length. Overall, the device looks well built and sturdy.
FEATURES
EHEAR E2 can perform three main functions. It can make and receive calls via your connected smartphone. It can play music and finally it can capture and record Point of View videos with just a touch of a button.
Ofcourse, E2 cannot replace your high quality headphones that you would normally use, but it can definitely come in handy when you don’t have a pair around or while you are waiting for a call.
The 2MP onboard camera can capture 320p and 480p videos at 20 fps and 15 fps respectively. E2 can automatically adjust to the surround lighting conditions even in low light depending whether you are indoors or outdoors. The videos on the device are recorded in 3GP format and you can even perform live streaming in VGA format.
For storing these videos, you get a MicroSD card slot inside which can hold cards up to 64GB in size. That’s more than enough for your everyday use given that 3GP videos are usually quite small.
EHEAR E2 comes with a 200 mAh Li-Polymer battery which provides talk time of around 5 hours. In case you are recording, you’ll get around 1.5 hours of 320p and 1 hour of 480p recording time. EHEAR claims that the device can charge within 20 minutes, which means a quick stop at a charging port should get the device ready for another round of recording.
E2 is available in five colors namely, Black, White, Yellow, Red and Blue. With the product, you get two Ear Buds, two Ear Hooks, one English / Chinese Manual, one English / Chinese Instruction, and a Cable for connecting and charging the device.
So, if you are looking for a portable Bluetooth headset or a personal camcorder, make sure you consider EHEAR’s E2 headset. You can get one of these directly from GearBest for $65.40.
The video below from Gear Best shows exactly how you can use the device in your daily life. So make sure you check it out first before heading to the product page.
In the past few months, VK has been releasing a number of affordable smartphones in Europe, which has increased its popularity in the region.
The company’s latest offering is the new VK 1000 which retails for only around $150 making it an extremely affordable LTE handset in the market. Given its affordable price, we decided to take a look at the specifications and features of the device.
DESIGN
Like most other Android smartphones out there, VK 1000 comes with a rectangular design with slightly round edges. The device is made of plastic but still looks sturdy. There’s a camera up front, besides the ear piece along with three capacitive buttons at the bottom. On the back, you get the rear camera module along with the speaker grill.
The power button is situated on the right side, while the volume rocker keys are on the left. The button placements feel quite natural and overall, we are happy with the design. Nothing too fancy, but still well built enough for the price tag.
DISPLAY
VK’s latest offering comes with a 5.0 inch 960 x 540 resolution screen. This display should be good enough for your daily use as it will deliver clear and bright pictures.
You get the same resolution display on most smartphones in this price range, so we are pretty happy with the screen.
HARDWARE
VK 1000 comes with a Mediatek MTK6582 + 6290 Quad Core processor which has helped the company to keep its price low. You also have 1GB RAM inside with Mali 400 GPU alongside the 4GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 32GB using a MicroSD card.
After the OS and apps that come pre-installed with the device, you only get around 2.5GB of internal storage, so you may have to purchase an external card to suffice all your storage needs.
CAMERA
VK has included an 8MP rear camera on the device with flash and features like auto focus and touch to focus. There’s a 2MP shooter too for selfies and video calling.
Camera is one area where we felt VK could have done better. Our recently reviewed Leagoo Lead 2 smartphone had a much better 13 MP Sony Exmor sensor with a 5MP front camera. So, Lead 2, which is way cheaper, clicks better pictures than the 8MP camera sensor found on VK 1000.
BATTERY AND CONNECTIVITY
You get all the standard connectivity features like Bluetooth, FM Radio, Wi-Fi, proximity and compass sensors, GPS etc. But the highlight of the device is its 4G LTE support, which makes it one of the cheapest LTE handsets currently in the market.
VK has included a 2,300 mAh battery inside the device, which we feel is a bit small given the LTE support. But it should power the device atleast for a few hours, if not a whole day like other Android handsets.
SOFTWARE
The device comes with the Android 4.4.2 Kitkat version out of the box.
CONCLUSION
VK 1000 may not be the best Android smartphone in the market in its pricerange, but it is still one of the cheapest LTE handsets that we have seen. It offers decent specifications for a great price and anyone who’s looking to take advantage of the high LTE speeds should take a look at this device first before making a decision.
VK 1000 is currently available on Deal Extreme for $149.61, so head over to the website to take a look at this low cost LTE device.
Below the speaker is ASUS’ logo. The screen is covered by Gorilla 3 glass which has great scratch resistance and texture.
At the bottom of the phone is an opening that could be used to detach the rear case. However, since the battery is undetachable, users can only change the SIM and TF cards when opening the rear case.
At the bottom of the phone is the USB port for recharging and data transmission. The little hole beside it is a microphone.
The main buttons are located at the left side of the phone. The one on top is the power button while the one below is the volume switch.
The Zenfone 5 uses a processor from Intel. At the bottom on the back of the phone is a “Intel Inside” tag. A lot of people must have rejoiced when they saw this.
Since its launch in September 2, pre-orders for the Meizu MX4 have been insane. Not surprisingly, it costs 1799 RMB (292.93 USD).
Today, Meizu’s Vice-CEO, Li Nan, said in Weibo that 3 million orders have been made online alone. Offline pre-orders are expected to be high as well since there are more than 800 Meizu stores total.
Given the craze the Meizu MX4 has created, it would not be surprising if it is sold out soon. However, Meizu has already prepared for this as according to reports as they have already ordered more than a million other phones.
Our next focus should be on the Meizu MX4 Pro. If the price is reasonable, it should be a crazy season for Meizu.
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