A recently released video revealed Lenovo’s new flagship phone sporting a 6.0-inch display screen with Quad HD resolution, the Vibe Z2 Pro. This phone has a screen resolution of 490ppi and is 7.7mm thick. It also has a built-in 16mp camera with optical image stabilization and other features to help you take great photos.
Foreign news outlets report that the Vibe Z2 Pro uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 801 processor (2.5Ghz), has 3GB Ram, and supports dual-SIM and LTE internet. It is also powered by a 4000mAh battery. This phone is slated to hit stores this September and will available in black, white, and gold. No price has been announced at this time.
The Hongmi Note 4G Edition was formally launched today at noon. The 4G version uses the Snapdragon 400 processor and costs 999 RMB. The China Mobile version hits stores next week. The biggest changes in the 4G version are:
It supports 4G internet thanks to the Snapdragon 400 (MSM 8928) which has a main frequency of 1.6GHz.
It is 10g lighter than the original version.
It does not support dual-SIM cards.
As for its specifications, the Hongmi Note 4G edition has 2GB RAM and 8GB ROM, and sports a 5mp/13mp camera. There are no obvious changes in the phone’s design. The China Mobile 4G version hits stores on August 12 while the China Unicom version goes on sale on the 26th.
Colorfly has recently released new information on their upcoming octa-core tablet, the G718 which was first revealed at a computer exposition in Taipei.
Leaked renderings of the Colorfly G718 show that this phone will have a very narrow frame with the display screen held tightly. Although this is not a bad idea, since it sports a 6.98-inch IPS display screen with 720p resolution, at most, it can only be handled using one hand.
As for its processor and memory, the Colorfly G718 will continue to use an MTK solution, using the MT6592 octa-core chipset (1.7GHz) as its processor. However, it does not have great memory as it only has 1GB RAM and 16GB internal memory space. Its operating system is an Android OS.
The Colorfly G718’s specs are not that really that great compared to other octa-core tablets that have been released. Expect this to go on sale soon at around 1000 RMB (162.05 USD).
Tonight, Lenovo formally launched their newest flagship smartphone, the Lenovo K920. The K920 is designed in the same style as the K900, featuring an upright and hearty look. Its case is made of aluminum-magnesium alloy, with a surface made of metal and plastic.
As for its specifications, the Lenovo K920 features top-notch hardware available right now. It sports a 6-inch display screen with 2K resolution, uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor (MSM8974AC), has 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory space, and a 16mp camera with optimal image stabilization. It is powered by a built-in 4000mah battery and supports TD-LTE and FDD LTE dual-4G network and dual-SIM card.
However, Lenovo did not announce a specific release date or the price of the Lenovo K920 at the launch.
After the release of the low-end 16GB edition of the Huawei Honor 6 last month, tonight, Huawei announced in their Weibo account that the high-end 32GB edition will be released worldwide on August 12.
The Huawei Honor 6 sports a 5-inch FHD display screen. Its processor is the new Kirin 920 octa-core processor (28nm design, big.Little structure, composed of four Cortex-A7 and four Cortex-A15). In addition, it has 3GB RAM, 13mp Sony BSI 4 rear-facing camera, and 4mp 88 degree wide-angle front-facing camera. It is powered by a built-in 3100mah battery, supports dual-SIM, and runs on the Android 4.4.2-based EMUI 3.0 OS.
The Huawei Honor 6 is the world’s first cell phone to support LTE Cat 6 internet. At most, it has a download speed of 300Mbps. This phone will be released at 10:08 AM on August 12 and will cost 2299 RMB.
Tonight, Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun, announced in his Weibo account the launch of the Xiaomi Note 4G Edition which will be held tomorrow.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s website, the Hongmi Note 4G Edition sports a 5.5-inch IPS display screen with 1280 x 720 resolution, uses a 1.6GHZ processor, and has 2GB RAM, and 8GB ROM. It also sports a 5mp/13mp camera and uses the Android 4.4.2-customized MIUI system.
Lei Jun also said that the new Hongmi Note will be“lighter and faster.”According to MIIT’s website, the Note 4G Edition’s measurements are 154 x 78.7 x 9.45mm which are the same as the regular version. This probably means that the 4G edition will have a faster processor and follow a lighter single-card design.
BIRD has officially entered the 4G age with their new super-slim phone, the BIRD L7.
The L7 certainly has a more trendy-looking design than other phones in the L series like the L100 and L101. It is 7.6mm thin making it one of the thinnest phones BIRD has except for the Xiaolong XL (6.5mm). Users can select between a silver or gold frame for the white edition. There is also a black version as well.
The BIRD L7 supports China Mobile 4G internet. It also supports TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, and GSM internet. Its processor is the MT6582 quad-core processor (1.3 GHZ), which is integrated with the MT6290 chip. Its screen specifications are even more amazing with the L7 sporting a 5-inch IPS display screen with HD resolution and is supported by OGS technology. It also sports a 2mp/8mp dual-camera and its operating system is the Android 4.42.
LG G3 maybe is most beautiful smartphones in this year so far, the narrow bezel, wonderful display and metal-feeling back cover, it’s new start beyond Samsung Galaxy S5. Of course, China phone factory never skip this kind flagship clone. As former reported, Kingsing S2 is first copy of LG G3 phone, and today, we have got the real photo.
A phone that recently scored 44785 in the Antutu benchmark test has been revealed to be the Coolpad Dashen F2 (Coolpad 8675-HD). According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, this phone sports a 5.5-inch 720p display screen, is 8.8mm thick, and supports TD-LTE internet.
In addition, the Dashen F2 uses a 1.7GHZ octa-core processor. Regarding this, it will most likely be a combination of the MT6592 and MT6290. It also has built-in 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory space, and its operating system is the Android 4.4.2 OS. It also sports a 5mp/13mp camera.
According to Coolpad, the Dashen F2 will cost less than 1000 RMB, most likely 888 RMB like the Dashen F1. An insider said that it will be launched at the end of the month.
Only a few months left until Meizu releases their newest flagship phone, the MX4.
Previous snapshots of the MX4, which is set to come out in September, show that its design is very similar to the MX3’s, except that the former has a narrower frame. The MX4 will continue to use the Samsung Exynos 5430 processor and will sport a 5.4-inch 2K display screen and a 20.7mp rear-facing camera. It will also support fingerprint recognition. Some reports, however, say that the MX4’s processor is actually the MTK MT6595 octa-core chipset.
Regardless of what processor the MX4 will use, its 2K display screen should be popular with many users. This afternoon, the chief inspector for iSuppli Corp., @Kevin王 , also confirmed that the MX4’s display screen would have 2K resolution.
Maybe you are confused about Guophone, it’s a different brand from Goophone, the famous iPhone clone manufacturer. Guophone is phone OEM/ODM factory since 2008, and now, they finally open sale for buyers in this year. Recently, Guophone released a waterproof smartphone: Guophone V5w, the thoughest body with Android.
IUNI recently posted a poster on their official Weibo account teasing their follow-up to the IUNI U2, the IUNI U3.
The poster shows the Chinese character “显” (show) with the English word shown in the middle representing the line in the “曰”character. We can guess that the biggest highlight of the U3 must be its display screen (显示屏). It will most likely have 2k resolution.
If it’s true, then we won’t need to make a lot of guesses about the screen’s size. Unless it’s more than 5.5 inches large, then there’s no point to having 2K resolution. Furthermore, there’s one little part of the poster that is worth mentioning. Look at how thin the horizontal lines in “曰” character. It looks like a frame of a cell phone placed horizontally. The narrower the frames of a phone’s screen are, the higher the aspect ratio it will have. Does this mean that the U3 will have a very thin frame and high aspect ratio?
We’ll only know when IUINI formally launches the U3.
Xiaomi Redmi Note is one of hottest octa-core smartphones with MTK MT6592 processor, in China, there is lots of clones. ZOOZ S5.5 maybe is most impressive copy in these filed. If you want to has an affordable phablet, this phone would be your best choice, because the Redmi Note clone only cost half price.
An industry insider recently revealed that Huawei’s next phone will use fingerprint recognition technology from Synaptics.
Actually, Huawei’s newest flagship phone is the Huawei D3 (previously called “Jazz”). To be more precise, it is actually called the Mate 3 since it has been reported that Huawei merged the D series and Mate series. Previous reports stated that this phone sports a 6.1-inch touch screen and a built-in Kirin 920 octa-core processor (1.8GHz). However, according to the insider, Huawei hopes to take this phone to another level by improving safety settings by adding a fingerprint recognition feature.
Two versions of the Huawei Mate 3 will be released. Both will use a 6-inch touch screen but one will have 2K resolution while the other will have 1080p resolution. One version will also have 2GB RAM while the other will have 3GB RAM. Both will sport a 5mp/13mp camera and will use the Android 4.4.2 OS. Both support LTE 4G internet and will come with new apps from Huawei.
Production on the phone has already started and it is slated for release this September.
Today, Antutu released information on the latest phone in Coolpad’s Daguan series, the Daguan 5. Its model number is “Coolpad 9971” and it sports a 2K display screen and the Snapdragon 801 processor.
According to Antutu, the Coopad Daguan 5 uses the 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor and sports a 5.5-inch display screen with 2560 x 1440 resolution. It also has 3GB RAM, a 5mp front-facing camera, and 13mp main camera. Its operating system is the Android 4.4.2 OS. However, it is also rumoured that the Daguan 5 will actually use a 6-inch display screen and a 20mp camera. It will be a while until we get the truth.
The difficult conditions faced by the Chinese cell phone market have forced many brands to change their strategy. They would either have to sell their products through below-the-line channels or continue to try selling them abroad. THL follows the latter strategy.
THL will first release the latest instalment of their L series in the international market.
The THL L969 will use the MT6582 quad-core processor (1.3GHz), as well as have a built-in MT6290 LTE modem which supports FDD-LTE/WCDMA/GSM internet. It is also dual-SIM card-supported.
The THL L969’s specs are pretty average. It sports a 5-inch display screen with FWVGA resolution, has 1GB RAM, 4GB ROM, and a 5mp camera. It is also fuelled by a 2700ma battery and its operating system is the Android 4.42. It is available in black and white, and its measurements are 145.4 x 72.9 x 9.1mm.
The L969 is already on sale abroad where it costs about 180 USD (1100 RMB).
In the past one month, the global market has seen the launch of three cutting edge Chinese smartphones. The OnePlus was launched in June, followed by the Xiaomi Mi4 in mid-July. The final launch has been a much anticipated launch of the InFocus M810. This neck to neck competition of the three phones is set to give Smartphone companies a run for their money. With Blackberry a little under the weather for almost three years now, the iPhone way overpriced for the developing markets and middle income spenders, these Chinese brands are sure to take the market by storm. These three phones will also largely eat into the global position of a dwindling Samsung market share. So just in case you are out there shopping for a device to match your gizmo thirst, it would be good to know what to expect from these three movers and shakers. All the features are pretty awesome and will remain relevant for a couple of years.
Display
The Xiaomi Mi4 has a 5 inch display with a staggering 1920 x 1080 resolution. Better than this is the 5.5 Inch FHD 1920 x 1080 screen display from the InFocus M810. OnePlus on the other hand has a larger display of 5.5 inches, and with the same resolution. The pixel count in the InFocus M810 and the OnePlus is definitely lower but for may be worth a gamble depending on the things you use your smartphone for. The Mi4 wins here if you are the busy business guy with only need for compact quality. If however you are the movie guy or ardent gamer, a better screen will do for you. It is all a matter of choice I must say.
Performance
Geeky buyers and a lot of time ordinary heavy users of phones may need to analyze the specifications of each of these top brands to see which one will match their needs. I must be quick to point out though that they all kind of cut in, but let the details do the judging. The Xiaomi Mi4 and the OnePlus both have an apt 2.5Ghz snapdragon 801 processor. This is a quad core and one of the best available at the moment for any smartphone. Interestingly the RAM stands at 3Gb for both phones again, with the ROM ranging from 16Gb to 64Gb. Clearly, there is no much difference when it comes to performance. Both are equal against each other. The story of the InFocus is slightly different though. It comes with a Qualcom S810 processor and a 2.5Ghz processor. The processor is clearly inferior to the snapdragon, but is really good for stability. The InFocus has 2Gb Ram and a fixed 16Gb ROM. The manufacturers however make up for this with a memory card slot for up to 64Gb expansion, depending with the users’ needs. I would say, this is kind of flexible and it leaves you to spend money for the ROM when only you need it. My verdict based on the performance will clearly put OnePlus and Xiaomi ahead but then again, this is all a matter of budget and personal preference.
Camera
The camera feature is one of the most used features of a smartphone device, so it may be necessary to have a look at what the trio have to offer. The OnePlus definitely wins here. All the three devices have a 13Mp main camera at the rear, so that is some sort of an equalizer. However, the Mi4 and the InFocus both have only 5Mp on the front. The OnePlus has 8Mp, so it wins here. If you are skype person, always on the go for business and would love to attend live streamed virtual meetings, then go for the OnePlus. All these models come with some beautiful iCatch image processing engines to help you do basic image manipulation on the go. They also support several modes of shooting including; panorama, night mode and HDR. Don’t forget you can record 1080p HD videos anywhere, so feel free if you are a camera addict. These devices have got you covered!
Battery
There is no much difference on the OnePlus and the Mi4 here. The Mi4 has a 3080mAh while the OnePlus remains 3100mAh. Clearly this is a small difference, but in tech terms, this is enough to let you get one and not the other. The InFocus M810 is a huge disappointment though. It only has 2600mAh of battery capacity. This is a big deal since you need your power bank if you are travelling, or risk being off. The more awful thing though is that the battery is not detachable. It means that you cannot buy extra batteries and store them up. If the battery crashes, your phone is toast too. Now that’s a bad thing. My verdict here is if you are an outdoor person always in the field, just avoid the InFocus altogether. Thank me later.
Operating systems
All the three phones run Android. However, the InFocus uses Android Kitkat 4.4.2 with inlife UI for the interface while the Mi4 use the MIUI V5. The OnePlus on the other hand has CynogenMod 11S. All of these platforms give an equal amount of user satisfaction, and can be upgraded or changed. The InFocus though has an interesting feature. It comes with an inbuilt option for senior citizens. If you are buying a smartphone gift for the aged, and you are shopping for a version that is simpler to use, the InFocus has got you totally covered. Android is a dynamic OS with thousands and thousands of Apps. This makes the OS debate among the three phones lose the essence since all of them are more or less equal. The only thing that will sway buyers in this factor is the blend of the OS. Some people will love KitKat while others really want cutting edge fresh versions. The choice is hard to make though.
Overall
If asked to choose between the three, it may be hard to go for one or the other. However, the price can be a huge decider. With the Mi4 going for $322 in majority of the stores, the InFocus for just $333 and the OnePlus going for $299, the choices begin to get apparent. I would go for the OnePlus purely on price. The InFocus is slightly overpriced though it does have a good value for price ratio. Apart from its 6.9mm thick frame, and the loved 3.5mm ear jack it supports GSM, CDMA and WCDMA among many networks. Despite consumers who may want to ride on the unique features of the InFocus, the rest will have a better choice in Mi4 and OnePlus. Mi4’s price is $322 so with no apparent huge advantage over the OnePlus, I would go for the OnePlus in my verdict.
Recently, net users reflected that MiBox bought in China couldn’t get recognized by iCNTV in foreign countries. It caused its inability in using any Internet related function and performing native playbacks independent from networks. Later on, more net users reflected the problem that both standard and enhanced versions can’t get recognized except in Mainland China.
With some broadband in China being blocked by iCNTV, those users have no access to radio and television serial numbers.
Net users verified and found that, neither newly-bought nor wiped MiBoxes could get recognized by iCNTV except in Mainland China but if apps supporting Launcher (such as VST) was previously installed MiBox can be used after changing default starter. In this way, net users suggest that if you want to use MiBox out of Mainland China, you should get pre-boot authentication in Mainland and install a third party launcher in case of the aforementioned situation and you shouldn’t do the wiping work before using it.
MiBox officially stated since MiBox didn’t start its service overseas, iCNTV hadn’t built a website abroad. Due to that, iCNTV did authorization limits in areas other than China, causing MiBoxes in those regions couldn’t play the content iCNTV provided. Also, it suggested users wait till the limits be cleared.
In reality, backing to March this year, numerous net users consulted Xiaomi similar problems. Xiaomi then responded as above. Yet the problem remains a problem, MiBox gives no explanation.
This year has been a booming year for China’s 4G market as the number of 4G subscribers and cell phones have grown from April to June at a rate of 30%-50%. It is Xiaomi’s most successful year since it was founded with more than 26 million phones sold early this year and making a profit of 33 billion RMB (5.3 billion USD). Such an achievement has turned Xiaomi into the biggest rising star in the Chinese cell phone market. However, in the last several years, many cell phone companies have started releasing 4G phones leaving Xiaomi in the dust.
Thanks to the advantage they have in TD-LTE patents and due to the potential of the massive Chinese market, China has successfully started negociations with Qualcomm which has already promised to temporarily suspend patent fees for three-mode cell phones (TD-LTE/TDSCDMA/GSM). This is a victory for Chinese intellectual property rights. However, this leads to another problem. Right now, most 4G phones in the Chinese market use processors from Qualcomm. It was reported that 80% of processors used by Chinese 4G phones early this year were provided by Qualcomm. From what happened with Xiaomi, we know that a shortage in processors from Qualcomm is inevitable no matter how popular it is. We can also see how important support from Qualcomm is for a brand to grow based on what happened to OPPO. Qualcomm makes money from patent licensing fees and cellphone processor sales. Because China used to have a stronger patent share in LTE, they could require Qualcomm to lower patent fees and charging ratio as well as change their charging methods for FDD, WCDMA, and CDMA. However, Qualcomm insists to hold exclusive talks with each cell phone company, and furthermore, due to monopoly they over the 4G chipset market, cell phone companies have no choice but to begrudgingly ask Qualcomm to lower patent licensing fees.
Can HiSilicon end Qualcomm’s monopoly?
Currently, HiSilicon is the only manufacturer for 4G chipsets besides Qualcomm and MARVELL. Recently, there have been news that Lenovo and Meizu want to start partnerships with HiSilicon. My guess is that HiSilicon and Meizu’s partnership is only a business affair, while more will come out of HiSilicon’s partnership with Lenovo considering how powerful the latter is. According to statistic reports from Digitimes Research, in 2013, Lenovo, whose sales were second to Samsung, had to pay expensive patent licensing fees to Qualcomm. If Lenovo decides to use a HiSilicon chip, then it may set big example for other companies. It is not very common to see rivals like Lenovo and Huawei to work together so Lenovo using a processor from Huawei’s HiSilicon clearly has great significance.
The 4G market in China has gone in full blast with about 14.8 million 4G phones sold in June, but the only Chinese cell phone chipset maker that has a chance against Qualcomm is HiSilicon. HiSilicon must take on the task to end Qualcomm’s monopoly of the 4G market.
Huawei has already started sending out invitations to the top media outlets in China for the 2014 Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (IFA) where there is a big chance that they will unveil the Ascend Mate 3 to the world for the first time. In the meantime, rumors and news about Huawei’s latest product have been spreading like a wildfire. In fact, information on the Mate 3’s specifications was released by Antutu early this week.
According to Antutu, the Ascend Mate 3 will have a very narrow frame and sport a 6-inch high-definition display screen and a 5mp front camera and 13mp rear camera. It supports 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory space and its processor is HiSilicon’s Kirin 920 octa-core chipset. Its operating system is the Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS.
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