The Apple iPhone 14 series is expected to launch in the second half of this year with various improvements over its predecessor. Now, a new report has suggested that one of these upgrades includes a rise in the base memory of all four models.

According to a TrendForce report, the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max will all start from 6GB of RAM. This is in line with our previous report, with the Pro models featuring a faster and more power efficient LPDDR5 RAM while the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will feature the older LPDDR4X RAM. For those unaware, only the higher end Pro models in the iPhone 13 series featured 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM, the base and mini model came with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM.

But now, the base and new iPhone 14 Max will feature the 6GB of LPDDR4X memory. Known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had also shared similar information previously. The new report also adds that the iPhone 14 Pro will might possible also launch with 256GB of internal storage. This is higher than the base starting point of 128GB of the iPhone 13 Pro series. Although, based on the chart shared in the report, the storage capacities are still listed as “TDB.”

In other words, its base storage capacity is still uncertain. However, keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report so take the news with a pinch of salt. Stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

RELATED:

• Another report claims that only Apple iPhone 14 Pro models to be powered by A14 chip
• Apple’s upcoming AirPods Pro 2 could have the exact same design as predecessor
• Apple Watch patent reveals a built in camera integrated in Digital Crown but there’s a catch

The post Apple iPhone 14 series to feature increased base RAM of 6GB: Report appeared first on Gizmochina.

Rugged phones are a bit misunderstood as in early days, besides a durable chassis, there was nothing worth noting. That’s all in the past now as rugged smartphone manufacturers equip their devices with everything a modern smartphone should have. Including a decent camera. Two weeks ago, Ulefone uploaded a video demonstrating the camera performance of the Ulefone Armor 6S. Let’s check it out.

Hardware-wise, Armor 6S comes with a dual rear camera featuring a 16MP main camera and an 8MP secondary sensor. Also, it supports different modes including Mono Mode, Aperture Mode, and Pro Mode, to give the user more choices when shooting a photo. The Pro Mode enables you to freely adjust the white balance, ISO, and exposure, and if you are familiar with these terms you should get an excellent result. On the front, the phone hosts an 8MP selfie shooter with the ability to take beautiful and natural selfies.

What’s more, apart from the camera specs, Armor 6S is pretty powerful overall as it packs the Helio P70 SoC backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The display is a 6.2″ FHD+ IPS notch display for an immersive visual experience while there’s also wireless charging, fingerprint and face unlock, global network support, NFC with Google Pay, Android 9.0 Pie OS and more.

As we speak, the Ulefone Armor 6S is on promotion over at Aliexpress for just $269.49. A big discount compared to its official price so you can visit the product page here and grab yours. For more Ulefone devices, you can check out their official website.

The post Ulefone Armor 6S camera performance test (video) appeared first on Gizmochina.

We’ve talked about the new flagship from Cubot and we were eagerly waiting for it to hit the market. Well, today is the day as the Cubot X20 Pro launched globally on Gearbest with an incredible pre-sale price!  The device comes with a 6.3″ FHD+ IPS display and a total of 4 cameras. There is plenty of RAM and storage for smooth multitasking and a big enough battery to take you through the day easily. Overall, it is a very well equipped phone at a super price.

Cubot X20 Pro main features

● Triple Rear Camera: 12MP/20MP/8MP
● 15 AI Scenes: Quickly recognizing the shooting mode
● Android 9 OS: Pure OS with no annoying ads during use
● Helio P60 Octa Core: Fast and power-conservative
● 6GB RAM/128GB storage: Large memory for smooth multitasking
● 4000mAh Battery: Say goodbye to frequent charging
● 6.3″ Waterdrop Screen: Ultra-clear images and video
● 13MP Selfie Camera: Support beauty, FaceCute, portrait blurring, gender age recognition
● Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Face ID, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor

As said before, the launch price is incredible. It costs just $149.99 (40% off) and in order to grab yours at that price you should hurry because this is a limited time and stock offer! You can buy it here and learn more information about it here.

The post CUBOT X20 Pro with AI Triple Camera launched globally on Gearbest at just $149.99! appeared first on Gizmochina.

As summer is coming to an end and back-to-school season is coming, it is a perfect time to grab a new smartphone for the upcoming school year. The newly-launched flagship-level Ulefone T2 would be a perfect choice as it sports both a fashionable design and powerful specs. For that reason, the Chinese manufacturer just launched its back-to-school promo that gives you the chance to win the new flagship for free as well as other deals with up to $110 off.

1 of 4

The Ulefone T2 features a large, 6.7″ FHD+ display from Sharp and comes with a notch and 19:9 aspect ratio. Ulefone upgraded the CPU to Helio P70 instead of the P60 and that means a big performance jump, especially when combined with the 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. A dual-camera setup with 16MP/8MP sensors on the back takes care of your photography needs while the front camera is an 8MP that also supports Face Unlock. The  4200mAh battery with 9V2A fast charge and OTG reverse charge will never let you down in the middle of the day as in conjunction with Android 9 Pie’s power management, many hours of use on a single charge are there for you. Lastly, there is a fingerprint sensor, dual 4G/dual VoLTE support, and NFC with Google Pay.

The presale will start on August 20th and until then, anyone who guesses the final presale price will have a chance to get a free T2. In the meantime, you can also join the giveaway event. The giveaway has started today on Ulefone’s official website but there will be two more competitions on Ulefone’s official VK and Facebook pages starting on August 20th.

Lastly, pretty good discounts for other Ulefone products are also available. You can grab the super-budget triple camera Note 7P at just $79.19, the entry-level rugged phone Armor X3 for just $79.99, and the 6350mAh big battery P6000 Plus for $89.99. Also, the Power 6, Armor 6E, and Armor 6 are also available for $149.99, $199.99, and $279.99 respectively. For more details about the promotion, visit the dedicated promotion page.

The post Ulefone T2 presale date confirmed, comes with Back to School and Giveaway promos appeared first on Gizmochina.

Since the beginning, XIDU succeeded to fulfill their initial goal that was to provide better laptops for the younger audience. The product line includes PhilBook, PhilBook Max, and PhilPad, and now the latest addition –PhilBook Pro– is coming next week to meet various needs for different users.

One of the outstanding features of the new model is its 2560×1440 IPS display. A 2K resolution in an 11.6″ display means higher ppi and great clarity. Such a resolution isn’t perfect just for those who deal with photos and videos during work but for gamers too thanks to the good graphics performance and display. It should be noted that the IPS panel is provided by Sharp and that guarantees the quality.

The quality of the laptop is also confirmed by its aluminum-alloy body and the weight that stays below 2.7 lbs, making the PhilBook Pro easy to carry and suitable for a mobile office. The abrasive texture of A and D side of this laptop gives a deluxe and comfortable touch. More importantly, this design helps reduce users’ fingerprints or other blots left on the laptop. The materials used signify a mature and noble business image but also manifest the refined taste of its owners.

Talking about design, we can’t ignore the 360° flexible hinge featured by a dual-torque technology, offering a perfect combination of flexibility and strength so that users can effortlessly open the lid with just one hand yet have enough torque for a wobble-free touch experience. Using the 360° hinge allows for various modes like tablet mode, tent mode, etc.

Of course, all the above wouldn’t make any difference for the user if they weren’t combined with a strong performance. For that reason, the PhilBook Pro is equipped with an Intel J3355 Quad-Core 2.0GHz CPU backed by 6GB LPDDR RAM and 128GB SSD. It comes with Windows 10 preinstalled and the performance is greatly improved over other laptops with a similar price tag.

The XIDU PhilBook Pro will hit the market next week in various platforms including Amazon, XIDU’s official website, and Aliexpress at a surprisingly low price. Whether you are a student or an office worker, you should definitely take a look at the new model as it is fashionable, cost-effective, and portable laptop/tablet. The Chinese manufacturer is offering professional pre-sale and after-sale services with 1 full year warranty for each product. You will find it on XIDU’s stores on Amazon US, Amazon UK, and Amazon FR. Also, it is available on Aliexpress with a total discount of $25 as well as on XIDU’s own official store with $60 off using coupon XIDU60.

The post XIDU PhilBook Pro is probable the best VFM laptop out there appeared first on Gizmochina.

The date for the first global presale of Oukitel Y4800 has arrived and gives you the chance to get the most cost-effective 48MP phone in its category. The promotion will go on until July 29th and until that date you can get the Y4800 for just $199.99, 20% off it’s retail price. The promotion is held in cooperation with Banggood and it brings surprising gifts.

The most important feature of the Y4800 is the AI camera. The rear camera hosts a Samsung 48MP AI camera and 5MP secondary camera for flagship shooting experience. When in 48MP mode, photo details are crisp allowing for cropping without loss of details. The selfie camera also comes with a Samsung (16MP) sensor with wide-angle support for group selfies. What’s more, the Y4800 offers night mode, face beauty mode, slow motion mode, panorama mode, time-lapse mode, 48MP mode and group sefie mode, satisfying your needs in every condition.

Besides the camera that is the killer feature of the device, there’s also a big, 6.3″ FHD+ waterdrop display and the narrow bezels and small bottom chin result in a 90% screen-to-body ratio. The heart of Y4800 is MediaTek’s Helio P70 8-core SoC accompanied by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The P70 has 12% increased performance compared to previous P-series chips. The 6GB of RAM is all you need for optimum multitasking while the  128GB of storage allows you to store up to 31,000 photos or 13,000 songs. And if you want more, you can add extra 256GB using the dedicated microSD slot. Lastly, the 4000mAh battery assures that you’ll get at least 1 day of heavy use and combined with the Helio P70, lasts longer than phones with the same capacity and Snapdragon 675 chipset.

During the promotion, Oukitel Y4800 will cost $199.99 for the first 99 units daily until July 29th. If you place your order on Banggood, you’ll also receive a Xiaomi finger ring holder and silicone case as gifts. At the same time, there is a snap up on the Y4800. The first order paid at 4 PM (GMT+8) each day during promotion, will get a free Xiaomi Mi Band 4 as gift. Note that you can also invite your family or friends to order the Y4800. Once he/she orders, send their order number to Banggood customer service. The first 20 inviters will also get the Mi Band 4 for free. If you are interested, go ahead and visit the promotion page.

The post Oukitel Y4800 presale is on! Grab the 48MP, 6GB RAM beast at just $199.99! appeared first on Gizmochina.

Young series is the new series of Oukitel aiming at offering energetic features like a great camera, beautiful design, and long standby battery. The first member of this series is the Oukitel Y4800 that, according to the company, is offering all of the above. The time has come for the Y4800 to go on presale so from July 22nd to July 29th you will have the chance to get it for just $199.99 along with great gifts. Let’s do a recap of what the Y4800 is all about.

48MP/5MP Camera: Flagship Shooting Experience

Keeping memories is the quintessence of a camera on your phone since it is the camera you always carry with you. And since the best camera is the one you carry with you, it better be of high quality. This is what the mid-range Oukitel Y4800 wants to bring to the category: flagship shooting experience at the price of a mid-ranger. The device comes with the hot 48MP main camera sensor as well as a 5MP auxiliary camera. The main camera uses the Samsung GM1 48MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture, 0.8µm pixel size, 1/2 inch sensor size, and 6-elements camera lens. The larger the sensor the more the light that it can absorb and that is perfect for low-light conditions.

The front camera is no slouch either as it hosts a 16MP Samsung sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 1.0µm pixel size, 1/3 inch sensor size, and 5-elements camera lens. It offers face beautify mode and group selfie mode, allowing you to record good group selfies during friends reunion.

Helio P70 SoC with 6GB/128GB memory

Besides the camera, Oukitel also paid attention to the hardware used. The Y4800 sports the MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core SoC clocked at 2.0GHz backed by 6GB of RAM as well as 128GB of storage. Compared to the previous-gen SoC, the P70 offers 12% better performance, 25% reduced power consumption when playing games, resulting in better battery performance. The 4000mAh battery supports 9V/2A quick charging and is a perfect companion to the Android 9 Pie that features excellent power management. Lastly, the Y4800 support Face ID unlock even in the dark.

6.3 inch FHD+ Waterdrop Display and good hand feel

As you can see in the photos, the design is energetic and fashionable. The phone comes with an ample 6.3″ FHD+ display and 90% display transparency that allows for use even under bright sunlight. The aspect ratio is 19.5:9 and that makes the device narrow enough to handle with one hand while the Gorilla Glass 3 protects from scratches and stains. Also, despite the big battery, the phone has a quite slim profile at 8.25mm and the back cover adopts PC composite board material, that results in the impressive visual effect and pleasant touch feel.

To hold the presale, Oukitel is cooperating with Banggood where you can make your order from July 22nd to 29th. The official retail price is $249.99 but during that week, you will get it with $50 off discount at $199.99. What’s more, you can get a free Xiaomi finger ring holder and silicone case as a free gift, and each day on 4 PM, the first order will get a Xiaomi Mi Band 4 as a free gift. Also, if you invite your friend or family to order Y4800 successfully, you can send their order number to Banggood customer service and the first 20 successful inviters will also get a free Xiaomi Mi Band 4. For more details on the activity, visit the promotion page.

The post Oukitel Y4800 Presale kicks off on July 22nd for just $199.99 plus extra gifts! appeared first on Gizmochina.

In today’s smartphone market, the lion’s share of all sales belongs to the mid-range category. This is due to the fact that hardware has become very cheap and manufacturers try to overcome competition by lowering their prices. So, most people are looking to buy something around $250 but what if you could get a real beast for less? Enter the Oukitel Y4800 that just hit the market and for $199.99 gives a 48MP camera, 6GB/128GB memory configuration, Helio P70 Octa-core SoC, 6.3″ FHD+ display, and a 4000mAh battery.

The MediaTek Helio P70 inside the Y4800 backed by 6GB of RAM offers plenty of power and smooth multitasking. No matter if you play a lot of games, browse the web, or multitask a lot, the Y4800 can handle all easily. In addition, the 128GB of internal storage allows for storing up to 31,000 photos or 13,000 songs.

Moving on to the display, the Oukitel Y4800 features a 6.3″ FHD+ screen that adopts LTPS and OCA full lamination technology while the panel can reproduce 16.7 million colors with 82% saturation and 90% transparency. What’s more, the screen/body ratio reaches up to 90%. In terms of battery life, there’s a 4000mAh battery which supports 9V/2A fast charging and is compatible with 4.5V/5A or 5V/4.5A super fast charging. It can be fully charged in less than 2 hours using the 9V/2A charger.

Of course, the killer feature is the 48MP camera. The dual-lens rear camera adopts the Samsung GM1 48MP sensor and a 5MP auxiliary sensor, with an effective focal length of 4.806+1.73 mm and f/1.8 + f/2.2 aperture, offering excellent shooting experience. Besides the hardware, the software offers several shooting modes like night mode, face beautification, slow motion, panorama, time-lapse, and 48MP photos for maximum details.

Oukitel Y4800’s global first presale will start on July 22nd and will end 7 days later. With the retail price being $249.99, a $50 off discount will be offered during the presale so you can get it at just $199.99. The presale will be held on Banggood. You can visit the promotion page for more details.

The post Oukitel Y4800 mid-range killer starts presale at just $199.99 (video) appeared first on Gizmochina.

Making a laptop for office work is not that easy since “office work” has many definitions. For example, someone works at the office all day whereas someone else may need to leave office and work on the go. So, manufacturers try to implement as many as possible characteristics that will make a laptop suitable for both worlds. This is where XIDU is aiming with the all-new Philbook Max 2in1 notebook. Of course, safety and stability are the priority for business laptops, However, with changes in people’s demands and development in the industry, notebooks for business people are expected to be stable, safe and at the same time versatile and trendy.

When developing the PhilBook Max, the Chinese manufacturer firstly dealt with safety and security. This was easy as the security features of Windows 10 are greatly improved over previous versions. The Philbook Max protects users’ privacy via pin while the touchscreen also improves their working efficiency by reducing reliance on mouse and keyboard. In addition, the device sports an Intel Apollo Lake CPU clocked up to 2.5GHz backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB SSD, enabling users to multitask without any noteworthy lag. What’s more, it also comes with a backlit keyboard that perfectly suits the need of people who work overtime.

A definitely killer feature is the 2in1 design that, with the help of the 360° flexible hinge, allows you to flip the screen to whatever position suits you best. You can even use it as any other tablet if you flip it 360°. This is space-saving as well if you find yourself traveling in a narrow plane or train seat. And if you get tired, you can relax by watching a movie or some videos when in tablet mode.

As far as build quality is concerned, the company has undoubtedly done a good job. Philbook Max features a sophisticated aluminum alloy body and the abrasive texture of A and D side of the laptop gives a deluxe and comfortable touch. More importantly, it helps reduce fingerprints and other residues. Also, it is more durable than plastic although it dents may appear on aluminum if the laptop accidentally falls. Well, that’s better than ending up with a broken plastic laptop.

Lastly, the Philbook Max also provides various external ports including 1 x Mini HDMI, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x Bluetooth 4.2, 1 x MicroSD card slot, 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n, and a Webcam. The device is now available on XIDU’s Official Store costing just $349.99, which is way lower than similar products. If you are looking for a portable, versatile, and cost-effective product it is worth a shot. Don’t forget to check out the coupon list to get it at an even lower price. More coupons will be available for Amazon Prime Day.

The post The business-oriented XIDU PhilBook Max hits the market for just $349.99 appeared first on Gizmochina.

Chinese smartphone maker 360 Mobiles is an arm of a sprawling tech company under the parent company known as Qihoo 360. Their other concerns include a very popular anti-virus software business among others. The 360 Mobiles arm is known for the manufacture of sleek devices adorning a powerful specs lineup with cheap price tags. A new GFXBench appearance by a 360 Mobiles phone has revealed that the company may be working on a 6GB RAM phone.

It is not that 360 Mobiles has not got a 6GB RAM phone, the 360 N5 was launched earlier this year packing 6GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 653 Systems-on-Chips (SoC). But the GFXBench data show they are working on something similar in hardware to the N5. The device appears with the codename QiKU 1607-A01 but since QiKU has changed to Qihoo 360 which now manufactures devices under the ‘360’ branding, the device is certainly a 360 Mobile model. 

If the 6GB of RAM sounds interesting to you, other specs might douse your interest as the device still remains a mid-range model. The 360 Mobiles phone is listed as sporting a 5.7-inch 1080p display and will be fired up by a 1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core chip believed to be a Snapdragon 652 chip due to the presence of the Adreno 510 GPU. It is even possible that this is a similar Snapdragon 653 on the N5 and N5s since both chips will have the same motherboard. Providing the interface will be an Android 7.1 Nougat OS.

Read More: 360 N5S 32GB Version Announced for ¥1399 ($205)

We can’t say what particular name this device will launch with but it may likely be a Plus sized variant of the 360 N5. A 360 N5 Plus sounds logical considering the display is a little bigger than the 5.5-inch N5 and N5s which was also launched recently with a Snapdragon 653 chip as well. We can’t be so sure about that though, but we expect it to come with a cheap price tag just like previous models.

(source)

The post 360 Mobiles Working On A 6GB RAM Phone, Spotted On GFXBench appeared first on Gizmochina.

You might have heard about the rising star in the Chinese smartphone arena, Qihoo 360 and if you haven’t, you should definitely keep an eye on them as they are dubbed “The New Xiaomi”. They’ve started off well this year, with the launch of the new phone model N5 with 6GB of RAM, the successor to last year’s 360 N4 model. Qihoo 360 is popular for their anti-malware business, browser and more recently, by entering the smartphone market. We know you guys have been wanting to see the 360 N5 Review for some time now and as promised, here it is!

We were so excited about the 6GB RAM that we took it to Thailand and made a 360 N5 video review titled ”Super Fast Phone 360 N5”. With 5.5 inch display, metal back case and availability in gold or black, the phone feels sturdy and well built. The screen is full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and supports multi-touch.

The red box includes all the standard contents – product manual, warranty card, the plug, USB 2.0 charging cable. The available versions are 6GB of RAM with 32 GB or 64 GB internal storage. It has 2 card slots, 1 nano, and 1 micro slot, so you can either use 2 SIM cards or 1 SIM and 1 SD card.

The metal back case feels great in the hand and because it’s not sand blasted, you definitely have a better grip. The phone is available in 2 colours – gold, which is very discreet gold colour and black with some golden elements.  The fingerprint sensor is at the back and runs pretty fast to unlock your phone. The 5.5-inch display is in Full HD IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Pixel density is 401 ppi, which gives pretty good colours in environments with less light. It is quite reflexive in full light, but scrolling the bar on your phone to full brightness will save you the trouble.

It is powered by Qualcomm’s 64-bit Snapdragon 653 MSM8976 Pro octa-core processor, which consists of four Cortex A72 cores, four Cortex A53 cores and Adreno 510 GPU. The 360’s N5 runs on OS UI base Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, but you can update it to a newer version.

The first thing we’ve noticed is that the phone defaulted with a bunch of apps that are really useful for Asia. If you are not a big fan of them, most of them can be uninstalled and if you find any persistent ones, you can put them in the ‘Freezer’ to speed up your phone. There are also Themes that you can get for free or very small amounts to style up your interface – Manga, Panda, Space, Ink Painting and more.

There are also some pretty nice functions like the “FastZone” shortcutting you to your favorite apps. “Transform” that helps you multitask and “Infinity” that lets you clone apps as well as open up an infinite number of apps without any lag. Just as an example, you can clone WeChat app and log in with multiple accounts, which is an amazing feature for us living in China, as we are almost life-dependent on it.

READ MORE: New 360 F5 with Budget Specs Listed on 360’s Mobile Website

Rear camera with 13MP is capable of taking some pretty good photos, with a lot of colors and texture to it. The Macro function takes photos close to the object, but not with much crisp and clear details, but still very good in comparison to the similar phones with that price tag. The 8MP selfie camera is doing a good job, especially with the beautify function that we’ve shown in the video.

The photo colours and contrasts are great, in full light or in almost complete darkness with the maximum resolution is 4160 x 3120 and supports HDR. The video is not so great, it doesn’t produce as much details as photos do. Overall, great performance of the camera if you are not looking for a great video recording performance.

The battery is non-removable one with the capacity of 4,000 mAh, which will run a whole day for an average user.  It supports Quick Charge 3.0 and it took us less than 85 minutes to fully charge the battery, which is fantastic!

The only downside with 360 phones is that they don’t support Global ROM yet, but the word is going around town that it will happen and that it will happen soon!

To find out more about the phone or purchase the 360 N5, head out to Giztop.

The post 360 N5 Review: 6GB RAM Phone For $220 – Fast As An Airplane! appeared first on Gizmochina.

So it happened that while we are yet to see the Nubia Z17, Nubia has gifted us the Z17 Mini. The company took the wraps off the top mid-ranger today in a ceremony held in China. These hands-on images completely unmask the Nubia Z17 Mini giving us a view of the beautiful design characteristic of Nubia.

The Nubia Z17 Mini comes in four different colours which include champagne gold, black gold, red and elegant black and all four variants are featured here. Red is turning out to be the new trendy colour which is becoming a regular on most brands. It looks super attractive adorned in red and even the other colours look no less attractive. The champagne gold variant comes with white bezels around the display while the other colors have black bezels.

The Z17 Mini retains the tradition Nubia design language but with some prominent features like the dual-lens camera at the rear. The phone comes with a slim body which is 7.45mm thick and is made up of 97% metal body. There is no physical home button instead, the Z17 Mini uses a virtual button and in order to identify the location of the virtual home button, there is a small, red-colored ring at the centre. The edges of the phone are well chamfered, suited for easy grip with one hand.

Read Also: Nubia Z17 Mini is Official: IMX 258 Dual Rear Cameras, 6GB RAM, NFC & 2950mAh Battery

Perhaps, the most stand-out feature on the Nubia Z17 Mini is the dual camera setup at the rear, as well as the large pixel selfie shooter. The main camera is a powerful 13MP Sony IMX258 sensor and the secondary sensor is a black and white camera which is likely a depth of field camera. The dual camera supports 0.1s mixed focus and also 4K ultra-high definition video recording. It can also capture in slow motion and has time lapse feature. You can check out more sleek photos of the Nubia Z17 Mini after this line.

The post Nubia Z17 Mini Hands On: A Breathtaking Beauty with Powerful Dual Cameras appeared first on Gizmochina.

Samsung may have first mooted the idea of a 6GB RAM on its flagship on the Galaxy Note 7 but unfortunately, that did not happen before the Note 7 went down. But rumors started filtering in, even before the Galaxy S8 was released, that the China edition of the Galaxy S8 would have a 6GB RAM version and indeed the Galaxy S8 appeared on TENAA with 6GB of RAM. That was later rumored to be on the high-end version of the Galaxy S8+ which is also said to have 128GB storage.

Words out of South Korea has now come out to further lend some level of credibility to talks of a 6GB + 128GB version of the Galaxy S8+. According to etnews, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ will have a 6GB RAM version that would be exclusive to China and would retail for a staggering KRW 1,155,000 (~$1,030, 7099 Yuan).

Read Also: Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus Hands On: Beautiful Infinity Display Experience

Furthermore, the report claims the Galaxy S8+ (6GB+128GB ) will come in Midnight Black and there will be a free Samsung DeX dock worth KRW 160,000 (~$140) with each pre-order. This is different from the free Gear VR headset with a controller and a set of games which is being offered with the International version. We must point out, though, that nothing is certain at this point until Samsung officially confirms it. But Samsung would be meaning to compete favorably with other Chinese OEMs who seem to be shifting to 6GB RAM onboard their smartphones.

(source)

The post Samsung Galaxy S8 6GB RAM Version Sure Heading to China & Will be Super Costly appeared first on Gizmochina.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 is the new king of the mid-range chips. Manufactured using Samsung’s 14nm LPP node technology, the new SoC will take over from the Snapdragon 652 and 653 processors. The Snapdragon 660 was recently benchmarked on AntuTu and the scores are not disappointing. However, there was no info available about the device used for the test, until today.

New photos posted online have revealed the specifications of the phone used for the benchmark. The test device is equipped with a 2K display, 6GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. The phone actually sports dual rear cameras but the Antutu details lists it as being a 12MP sensor. The device also runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat with a February 5, 2017 security patch level.

These are pretty impressive specifications for a mid-range device. Combine them with the Snapdragon 660, give it an affordable price and it is a winner.

The Snapdragon 660 processor is an octa-core chip consisting of eight custom Kryo CPU cores in a 4 + 4 combination. Four of the cores are clocked at 2.2GHz while the remaining four are clocked at 1.9GHz. There is an integrated Adreno 512 GPU and the chip also supports UFS 2.1 storage and X10 LTE baseband.

READ MORE: Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform Brings 4G LTE to Feature Phones

A leaked image released back in January lists the Snapdragon 660 as being present in the Redmi Pro 2 which is rumored to launch later this month. We have also heard conflicting reports saying the phone will sport a Helio P25 processor. Whatever happens, still expect the new chip to show up in devices later this year.

The post Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Test Device Specs Revealed: 2K Display, 6GB RAM and Dual Cameras appeared first on Gizmochina.

A new smartphone with flagship looks said to be a LeEco phone has appeared on China’s Weibo. The phone comes with a beautiful design, packing a curved edge or hyperboloid display and some powerful hardware. We must state, though, that there is no visible evidence like a logo to prove that this is a LeEco smartphone but the design has the features of a LeEco smartphone.

A look at the leaked images shows a smartphone with a curved display with a relatively slim body. There is also an absence of the volume rocker at the side and also the 3.5mm audio jack seems to be missing. This is likely replaced with a USB Type-C port. In addition, in a bid to optimize its upstream mobile sales, LeEco is said to continue to launch smartphones with flagship configuration. To this end, the LeEco smartphone is said to sport Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 chip backed by 6GB of RAM. The camera is said to also be a top notch dual lens setup made up of a black and white as well as color shooter.

Read Also: LeEco Le Pro 3 Elite Edition with SD 820 Chip, 4GB RAM, Large Battery Announced

There is no news as to when the new LeEco flagship would be released but in a couple of months from now, something should come up. We sure don’t expect to see the device earlier than Samsung Galaxy S8 or even the Mi 6.

The post New LeEco Flagship with Curved Edge display, SD 835 & 6GB RAM Leaks appeared first on Gizmochina.

Chinese rugged phone manufacturing company AGM is officially present at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. The company is set to become one of those to spring up surprises at MWC 2017. One of the major surprises that would come out from AGM’s stable is the AGM X2 rugged smartphone lineup which takes the baton from the AGM X1.

The specifications of the AGM X2, X2 Pro and X2 Max just leaked and really they all promise to be stunning devices packing top-notch hardware. Perhaps you are not a fan of rugged smartphones because they usually sacrifice a sleek design for ruggedness but with the AGM rugged smartphone lineup you can literally eat your cake and have it. The X1 comes with a classic design yet is a rugged smartphone that can withstand extreme conditions in the outdoors. The X2 lineup is expected with an even better, classic design which maintains AGM phones’ ruggedness.

According to the leak source, AGM would be unveiling the three smartphones at MWC 2017 and all three models are expected with flagship specifications including the Snapdragon 835 chip on the topmost model.

The “base model” AGM X2 is said to pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC backed by 6GB of RAM with 64GB of storage. The X2 is expected to pack a 16MP dual-lens camera at the rear while there is a 12MP camera up front.  The AGM X2 Pro, on the other hand, is fired up by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset with a whopping 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage combo. The device is said to be powered by a 6000mAh. Too good to be true? Wait until you see the specs of the AGM X2 Max.

The X2 Max is said to feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 chipset supplemented by an amazing 8GB of RAM. The device has 256GB of storage onboard. The AGM X2 Max is a dual-camera packing smartphone having a 21MP dual-lens shooter and a 20MP front-facing selfie camera. The X2 Max will also come with Quick Charge 4.0 for fast charging and has IP68 Dustproof and Waterproof protection.

Related: AGM X2/X2 Pro coming in March with high-end specs

MWC 2017 is happening now and will run through to March 2. We’ll have to be on the watch for AGM as they take the wraps off these three amazing smartphones with killer features. You can check out AGM’s official website for their rich rugged smartphone lineup.

The post AGM X2 Max with SD 835, 8GB RAM Tipped to Launch at MWC 2017 appeared first on Gizmochina.

Xiaomi‘s co-founder/ VP Li Wanqiang, yesterday at the Geek Park Innovation conference revealed some more details about the company’s upcoming product which is definitely the Mi 6. The VP hinted that his company will release a surprise in March this year. Though he left off short of naming the surprise product, it is likely he was talking about the Mi 6.

The Xiaomi Mi 6 is expected to bring in some surprises in its specs lineup, according to previous rumors. The Xioami VP also seem to suggest that even the price would follow the Xiaomi tradition, which pitches it in the region of 1,999 yuan. Now, more details about the Mi 6 have been leaked online, stating among other things that the device will have a metal body, will continue the Underglass Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor featured on the Mi 5S. The source also hinted that because production of the smartphone has not been concluded, a February release is likely not feasible.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 6 Benchmark Score Leaks, So Fast & Furious!

In addition, the Mi 6 flagship is said to have an upgrade in its camera but the new sensor model is not yet disclosed. It is however said to be far better than the Sony IMX378 sensor. The display is also said to have two versions; one is a straight or flat screen display, while the other is a curved display. While the straight screen version will be priced around 1999 yuan, the curved screen version will fall around 2499 yuan. Another gladsome news, and it better be true, is that there will be adequate supply of the device when it launches.

Furthermore, the Xiaomi Mi 6 is said to come equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset which would be backed by 4GB of RAM on the straight screen version and 6GB of RAM on the curved screen verson. Both versions will cram 3,000mAh battery under the hood and would run Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. There is also two storage versions of 128Gb and 256GB respectively.

(source)

The post More Xiaomi Mi 6 Specifications & Release Details Surface appeared first on Gizmochina.

Qualcomm first announced the Snapdragon 835 SoC about two months ago. The new chip is being built on a 10nm process just like Mediatek’s Helio X30. Folowing the announcement, Qualcomm posted that more details about the new chip will be revealed at the 2017 edition of the Consumer Electronic Show (CES).

What better way to show off your new chip than in a reference phone? So that’s what Qualcomm did. They put up a phone with 6GB of RAM, a 24MP rear camera with OIS and EIS, dual front facing speakers, and a 12MP front camera with the Snapdragon 835 under the hood. Pretty impressive specs for a phone, right?

Some folks however got ahead of themselves and said the device is actually Nokia’s yet-to-be announced flagship phone called the Nokia 8. The rumour has actually caused a lot of buzz that Qualcomm has had to put out an official statement about it.

According to the company’s spokeswoman Catherine Baker, the phones at CES are not Nokia phones but are the same reference design phones it uses every year to showcase its latest chip. An excerpt of the letter is pasted below:

READ MORE: Meizu 2017 Flagship Still Unlikely to Use a Qualcomm Chip Despite Settlement

Now that the chip maker has cleared the air on that, we are left in the dark about the Nokia 8. Will it have the same impressive specs as Qualcomm’s reference phones or will it be toned down? Our guess is as good as yours.

(Source)

The post Qualcomm Says Snapdragon 835 Phone at CES Not Nokia 8 appeared first on Gizmochina.

LeEco-owned Coolpad has launched its latest flagship product tagged Coolpad Cool Changer S1 in a news conference held in Shanghai China. The flagship device comes with a premium metal body and uses a nano-antenna manufactured from injection molding process, giving the smartphone a sleek, streamlined body.

Specifications – Coolpad Cool Changer S1

The Cool Changer S1 features a 5.5-inch display with 1080 pixel resolution and is powered by a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset clocked 2.35GHz. The device also comes in three storage versions, one equipped with 4GB RAM + 64GB storag, another model with 6GB RAM + 64GB of storage and yet a third with 6GB RAM + 128GB of storage. There is also a 4070mAh battery keeping the lights on inside the device with support for Quick Charge 3.0.

Camera wise, the Coolpad Cool Changer S1 sports a 16MP Sony IMX298 rear camera with dual-LED flash, PDAF, electronic image stabilization, HDR, BSI function and support for 4K recording at 30 fps. There is also an 8MP front-facing camera with 1.4um individual pixel size. The front camera also comes with screen flash which improves the lighting condition of selfies. On the software end, the flagship runs Android Marshmallow-based EUI 5.8 out-of-the-box.

In addition, the device has an ultra thin size, with a body thicknesss of just 7.5mm and there .  The device is also designed with two large speakers, precisely from famous manufacturer- Harman Kardon. the Harman Clari-fi built-in audio system on the device offers highly improved and sophisticated sound that adapts to the user’s surrounding, whether it is noisy or not. The Cool Changer S1 also comes with an AKG headset which is said to be worth 999 Yuan on its own. The headphone comes with a gray body made from aluminum alloy and uses an in-ear design which offers overall sound clarity.

Pricing

The list of features goes on and on, but suffice it to say that the Coolpad Cool Changer S1 comes in gold, silver, and streamer black color variants. As for the price, the 4GB + 64GB version starts at 2,499 Yuan, while the 6GB + 64GB goes for 2,699 Yuan and finally the topmost version with 6GB + 128GB carries a price tag of 3,199 Yuan. As for availability, the Cool Changer S1 will be on sale at 22.00 on December 15 via Jingdong Mall, Suning Tesco, Lynx and Cool Mall.

The post Coolpad Cool Changer S1 Official: Large Battery, SD 821, Sony IMX298 & More! appeared first on Gizmochina.

Chinese innovative startup OnePlus has shared a post that announces that its latest OnePlus 3T flagship will be getting a 6GB + 128GB version which would be launched on December 22. The Weibo post also contains a poster that reveals the company would be celebrating her three (3) year anniversary with activities lined up from December 17 to December 22.

Accordingly, there would be flash sales of the OnePlus 3T on December 17, 20 and 22 and then the large 128GB storage version would be released on December 22. There are also lots of customized gifts for fans. Previously, the OnePlus 3T was announced with just a 64GB storage version but with the coming of a larger storage version, users will have a lot more free space to play with. The huge 6GB LPDDR4 RAM would also assist in the handling of multi-task and loading large games and apps. We haven’t forgotten that the 3T features a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor clocked at 2.35GHz.

The OnePlus 3T is indeed a true flagship as it also packs a 3,400mAh battery with support for fast charching. There is a 16MP sensor at the rear and another 16MP shooter up front, giving the device a powerful camera setup. The front camera is even touted as coming with an enhanced software algorithm that enable it perform better in dark light conditions.

Read More: $50 Dollar Discount On OnePlus 3T From Giztop, Discount Coupon Inside

The OnePlus 3T comes in Gun Metal color variant only but reliable information has it that a Mint Gold version of the 3T is also in the works and should hit the market before Christmas.

The post OnePlus 3T Version with 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage Coming on December 22 appeared first on Gizmochina.

The ZTE Axon 7 was released back in May as the successor to last year’s Axon. It has two other siblings: the ZTE Axon 7 Mini and the ZTE Axon 7 Max that was announced last month. That should have been the end of it but surprisingly, ZTE launched an upgraded version of the Axon 7 yesterday.

The new Axon 7 doesn’t have any suffix like ”Pro”, ”Plus”, ”S” or ”T”. It sports the same 5.5-inches screen size, the same Snapdragon processor, and even the same 20MP rear camera. What is different is the RAM, built-in storage, and a new trick up its sleeve screen.

Not wanting to be left out of the 6GB RAM party, ZTE has upped the RAM on its flagship. It has also doubled storage to 128GB while still giving you the option to further expand it via a micro SD card. In addition, the Quad HD AMOLED display gets pressure sensitivity which is also available on the Mini variant.

All the features you love from the 4GB variant are still there like the dual front-facing speakers, fingerprint scanner, dual SIM slots, and the 3250mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0.

READ MORE: ZTE Project CSX Top Three Device Ideas Selected, Design Submissions Begin

The new Axon 7 is priced at $499.98 (~¥3445) which means you are paying $100 more for more RAM, double storage, and a force touch display.

The post ZTE Axon 7 Gets 6GB RAM Variant: Doubles Storage and Adds Pressure Sensitive Screen Too appeared first on Gizmochina.

The ZUK Edge was seen on Antutu earlier today, giving us more than a glimpse into what it’ll feature when it launches. We have also seen a couple of pictures showing the white version of the phone with slightly thinner bezels than we are used to seeing on phones.

A new image leaked online confirms that the ZUK Edge will also come in black. If you remember, the first leaked detail of the phone was an image of the pack in white and black. Although the new picture is not a close-up one of the phone, but we can tell that the bezels will appear thinner on it compared to the white unit.

The ZUK Edge is already shaping up to be a nice device. It sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a Snapdragon 821 SoC, 6GB of RAM,  64GB of storage and runs Android Nougat. It is also expected to be affordable just like the ZUK Z2 when it was announced.

READ MORE: ZUK Z2 NowUp for 1149 Yuan ($169) – Cheapest SD 820 Phone

There are still some features that are unknown such as the battery capacity and if it will have any tricks up its sleeves. ZUK might also be able to win the hearts of customers outside China if it has global band support and if they iron out any issues they must have received with respect to their other phones.

The post New Image Shows ZUK Edge in Black With Thin Bezels appeared first on Gizmochina.

This year major top Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and Huawei released curved screen phones. But it seems we will be getting another curved screen phone from a top manufacturer as images of a Gionee phone with a curved display have surfaced online.

The first thing you will notice about the phone is its weird design. It’s like Gionee is trying to settle for a luxury phone similar to what you will get from Vertu or 8848. The display size and type is unknown but it appears to be larger than 5.5-inches and that is excluding the huge black bands at the top and bottom of the screen.

The bezels have a groove-like design and run all the way to the back like they are cut from one single piece of metal. The top bezel houses the front facing camera on the right and the sensor on the left. The lower bezel on the other hand is where the fingerprint scanner/home button lies.

READ MORE: Gionee Releases Selfie Focused S6s in India for 17,999 Rupees

Moving to the back, we see Gionee has settled for a mixture of leather and metal. The phone sports dual cameras stacked on top of each and a LED flash. The camera setup is framed by a piece of metal cut to look like a shield with Gionee’s smiley logo engraved on it. To be honest, I believe Gionee could have come up with a better design.

We do not know anything about the specs of the phone except that it will have 6GB of RAM as seen in the first picture. There is also no mention of the release date but one thing we might be sure of is the price. It will not be cheap seeing as the design seems to scream luxury even though it doesn’t look like a head turner.

The post Gionee Curved Screen Phone with Leather Back and Dual Cameras Leak appeared first on Gizmochina.

Ahead of its October 31 scheduled unveiling, the Meizu M5 has been certified by the Chinese Telecommunications Regulatory agency (TENAA). The Meizu M5 is likely to be launched on the day of the Meizu / Lynx concert in China on October 31.One notable specification listed on TENAA is that the M5 features 6GB of RAM on one of the versions. The TENAA certification data also revealed that there would be a total of three versions of the M5 each with different storage sizes. One of the versions comes with 2GB of RAM, the second with 3GB of RAM and the surprise of the pack is listed as packing a massive 6GB of RAM. The Meizu M5 is also listed as having up to five color variants namely; white, gold, green, blue and black.

According to the TENAA listing, the Meizu M5 sports a 5.2-inch IPS display with 720 pixel resolution and is powered by an Octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz which is likely the MediaTek MT6750 processor. The processor in theory doesn’t support up to a 6GB RAM, so the versions of the M5 are likely 2GB, 3GB and 4GB RAM sizes respectively.

Read More: Meizu M5 Likely Coming On October 31

Further, the M5 is listed with a dimension of 147.28 x 72.8 x 8.15 mm, weighing in at 138.87 g and is said to have a body made from Polycarbonate material. The Meizu M5 is also listed as having three storage sizes of 16GB, 32GB, andd 64GB. In addition, there is a 13MP rear camera on the device as well as a 5MP front-facing camera. The device is also listed as cramming a 3,000mAh and the device runs on Meizu’s custom YunOS.

The post Meizu M5 Spotted on TENAA with 6GB RAM appeared first on Gizmochina.

Since the past few weeks, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has been making the headlines, with multiple rumors and renders of the device cropping up on the internet frequently. Once again, new renders of the Mi Note 2 have been leaked, this time revealing dual cameras and curved display.

This render could be the real deal since Xiaomi has already confirmed that the upcoming flagship will feature a curved display. And dual cameras are a must for a top-end phone like the Note 2. We also know that there will be a 6GB + 128GB version for the device.

Along with these renders, we also got a possible pricing for the Mi Note 2. The company recently launched a poll on Weibo asking users what price would they be ready to pay for the upcoming device. Surprisingly, the pricing started at 4999 Yuan ($741) with other two options being 5999 Yuan ($889) and 6999 Yuan ($1038).

Is it possible that the Mi Note 2 pricing starts at $750? Despite its high-end status, it’s unlikely as Xiaomi has built a reputation as a value for money smartphone maker. So, it can’t just go ahead and release a $800 smartphone expecting fans to be okay with the price. So, the actual price could be lower, somewhere around $500-$600.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Redmi Pro Gets A Huge Price Cut, Now Starts At 1099 Yuan ($163)

We also saw some new renders of the Mi Note 2, this time with a single camera module. We are not so sure about these renders, but you can take a look at them below.

RELATED:

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Higher Version Likely to Start at 5699 Yuan

The post Multiple Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Renders Appear Along With Probable Pricing appeared first on Gizmochina.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been getting leaks of LeEco’s upcoming phone, the Le Pro 3 which is said to launch on September 21. While we expect it to come with a Snapdragon 821 chip and 6GB of RAM, it seems LeEco wants to blow our minds by going full force in the RAM department.

An image posted on Baidu earlier today mentions that the Le Pro 3 will have another version with 8GB of RAM!!! Yes, you read that right. LeEco is setting the record. The 8GB version will also feature 256GB of built-in storage, most probably UFS 2.0; dual 13 megapixel cameras on the rear and a 16 megapixel shooter in front.

Remember the large battery capacity we talked about here? It’s going into the 8GB RAM version, which makes sense as that extra 2GB of RAM will need all the juice it can get. Other features are a 5.7” 2K screen with a 2.5D curve.

The 6GB version will have a 2.5D 5.5” FHD screen, 64GB of ROM, a 16MP rear camera and an 8MP front facing shooter, Snapdragon 821, and a 4070mAh battery.

Le Pro 3 Price

The image also hints at the price range for both versions of the phone. The 8GB version is said to sell for 3x99 Yuan where x can fall between 0 to 9. So depending on the number you replace x with, the phone will cost between $463 – $599. The same method applies to the 6GB RAM version which is said to cost 2x99 Yuan which is between $314 – $449.

READ MORE: Live Renders of Xiaomi Mi Note 2  Surface

Do you think the world is ready for a phone with 8GB of RAM? Do we really need better hardware or better software optimisation?

Let’s know what you think in the comment box.

The post LeEco’s Le Pro 3 To Feature 8GB of RAM? appeared first on Gizmochina.

We know LeEco is preparing something powerful for launch in September, and from the rumors, the specs are going to be top-notch. We have heard that LeEco could be the first Chinese smartphone maker to debut the Snapdragon 821 chipset which was announced by Qualcomm a couple of months back. Now, a new benchmark result of a smartphone called Le Pro 3 has surfaced on AnTuTu and the scores posted by this model are just amazing.

The Le Pro 3 scores over 163K points on the AnTuTu benchmark, 163546 to be exact, making it much more powerful than any other smartphone that we have seen lately. This score is made possible thanks to the power packed specs which include Snapdragon 821 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Even the camera specs were revealed, a 16MP shooter at the back and an 8MP shooter up front. Clearly, one of the best specs we have seen on a phone. 

LeEco has always surprised us with powerful phones which are priced aggressively, so even this particular model, the Le Pro 3 could feature a decent price. The name used for this model is a bit confusing as earlier rumors have revealed the phone to be called as the Le 2S Pro. So, we will have to wait and see what’s the final name of the device once released by the company in September.

So, what do you think? With these specs on board, how much would you be willing to pay for this device?

The post New LeEco Phone Le Pro 3 Hits AnTuTu, Scores More Than 163K appeared first on Gizmochina.

It looks like sellers in China are currently offering to upgrade the memory inside the Xiaomi Mi5 to 6GB for just 285 Yuan (~$43). Further, to show that upgrading the RAM works well on the new device, they even have released a few images (added below) wherein the phone detects 6GB RAM inside. And if you are worried about whether it will work in the long run, these guys are even offering 180 days chip warranty.

RELATED: Xiaomi Mi5S to feature advanced pressure sensitive display

Of course, we would always caution you from doing such a thing, as it will void your warranty. Plus, we can’t be entirely sure whether such an upgrade works perfectly fine. So, we better wait for reviews of the phone after the upgrade.

But what do you think? Will you take the risk of upgrading the RAM inside the Mi5 to 6GB under $50?

The post Sellers in China Offering 6GB RAM Upgrade to the Xiaomi Mi5 appeared first on Gizmochina.

360 Mobiles have released impressive smartphones like the 360 N4 and F4 this year. Now, the company is all set to release an upgraded version of the N4, called as the 360 N4S. Earlier, we had reported that the new device was going to come with the same specs as the N4, except for a larger battery measuring 4920mAh. Now, we have spotted a new leak which reveals that the 360 N4S may actually come with even better specifications, including a variant that has 6GB of RAM inside.

So, now it is been said that the 360 N4S will arrive in two variants. We have already seen the first variant on TENAA, featuring the deca-core Helio X20. But there will most likely be a second variant, which will be much more powerful, featuring Snapdragon 652 octa-core processor and 6GB of RAM on board. The leak further reveals that the phone will feature a 1080p display and will come with 64GB of internal storage. Finally, the phone in the image is running on Android 6 Marshmallow with 360 OS on top.

The placement of this phone with such powerful specs makes it a bit confusing. We haven’t seen a Snapdragon 652 smartphone with 6GB of RAM on board as all flagships before have come with the top-end Snapdragon 820. But 360’s N series is not really a flagship lineup, rather a mid-range family. So, it kind of makes sense to use SD652 instead of SD820 as the latter will most likely end up on the top-end Q series family from the company.

Another interesting piece of information about the 360 N4S is the battery on board. We had seen that the Helio X20 powered variant on TENAA and it came with a massive 4920mAh battery. So, even this particular variant could end up with such a large battery, making it one of the best mid-rangers in the market today.

The 360 N4S variant seen on TENAA came with a metal body in gold and 4GB RAM with Helio X20. The pricing is expected to start at 1499 Yuan ($225), which will be aggressive.

The company will make the phone official on July 15.

The post 360 N4S Specs Leaked: Snapdragon 652 & 6GB RAM appeared first on Gizmochina.

We all are waiting patiently for the Vernee Apollo smartphone, the first 6GB RAM phone from the company. Vernee had revealed a few months back that its flagship model was going to come with the Helio X20 chip on board. We have seen that this deca-core chip is a pretty good performer, however, last month, MediaTek released a faster variant of the chipset, the Helio X25 clocked at a higher frequency. Now, it looks like Vernee has decided to use this faster Mediatek Helio X25 chipset inside the upcoming Apollo flagship.

Rest of the specs seems to be the same as before. So, only the chipset has been upgraded to X25. Other specs as revealed by the company earlier include 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and 5.5-inch 2K display. At the back, the phone will reportedly come with a 21MP Sony IMX230 camera sensor. Other features of the Apollo are metal unibody design, USB Type-C port and pressure sensitive display.

The launch of the device has been delayed to July. However, the Vernee Apollo Lite version will be launching sooner, sometime in June.

The company has also released a 3D video of the upcoming Apollo flagship. Check that out from down below.

The post Vernee Upgrades CPU On The Apollo Flagship to Helio X25 appeared first on Gizmochina.

After the success of S7, Samsung will be releasing its next generation large screen device Galaxy Note 6. This will be launched in August 2016 around the launch of its main competitor flagship device Apple iPhone 7.

Samsung Galaxy Note 6’s configuration were leaked out again on Weibo. While we knew some of the configurations, few of them were heard for the first time. First of all, Note 6 will be powered by a 5.8-inch screen (5.77 inches, to be precise), and the resolution should also be 2K. It will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 823 processor is an upgraded version of the current processor Snapdragon 820 found in all the current flagships. There are talks about the another version of the Note 6 which will house the latest Exynos processor.

Continuing the trend of latest flagships, like Vivo Xplay5 and LeMax 2, Note 6 will indeed have a 6GB ram. This device will be supported by Samsung’s DRAM production line, hence production capacity and supply should not be any problem.

Going by the leaks, Note 6 will have 256GB internal memory. We are not sure if it will support extendable memory. However, with 256GB already in your device, we don’t think anybody will ever need to extend it further.

Battery life should also not be a problem on galaxy Note 6 as a 4200 mAH battery will power the device and will come with fast charge support. S7’s award-winning IP68 waterproof and dustproof technology will be extended to Note 6 as well, and underwater operation certainly will not be an issue.

In terms of screen, like the S7, Samsung is likely to continue with the same tradition of 2 variants, one with a curved screen, dubbed as the edge, other with a plain surface. But for the exact specifications, we will have to wait till the launch date nears.

The post Samsung Galaxy Note 6 : New Rumor reveals 256GB ROM, 5.8-inch Display & More appeared first on Gizmochina.

We all know that the OnePlus 3 flagship will be coming real soon. In fact, just recently we saw the first possible camera sample from the device, shared directly by CEO, Pete Lau. Now, we have received exclusive information about the upcoming flagship, thanks to an employee within the company.

One of the most important details leaked today is the pricing. Our source tells us that the OnePlus 3 will be priced at 1999 Yuan or $310. This price should be for the base variant of the device, and would make it cheaper than the OnePlus 2’s price at launch ($329).

The source also reveals that the OnePlus 3 will come in two variants, a standard one which will feature Snapdragon 820, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. In addition to this, there would be a high-end variant as well, featuring the same Snapdragon 820 chip but with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The second version would naturally be priced higher than the standard version, but at present, we have no information about the same.

Earlier rumors have said that the phone will be announced around May 18 and will go on sale sometime early June. There were a lot many details revealed by that leak, about which you can read from here.

So, if the information from the employee turns out to be true, we would be getting another Snapdragon 820 smartphone at $310. This means another flagship to take on the Xiaomi Mi5!

The post OnePlus 3 Could Be Priced At 1999 Yuan ($310), Rumored To Come In Two Versions appeared first on Gizmochina.

If you haven’t heard about UMi Super, this is a new phone UMi trying very hard to make it lives up to Super. Previously it’s rumored will be a dual-camera phone with Bezel-less Super AMOLED screen. Sounds superb right.

This is not yet. Today our insider sent us another super leak.

Rumor UMi is promoting USB Type-C for their Super’s audio standard and a ultra fast charging technology. Furthermore this Super phone might come with 6GB RAM pricing around 300$.

What CPU does this UMi Super use that can support 6GB RAM? I guess we all know the answer – the famous Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. Speaking of Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, UMi released their first snapdragon phone back in late summer of 2015, UMi eMAX mini, which you can find it on Amazon for $150 . It was the creature between TCL and UMi. Seems like their marriage hasn’t end yet. Are they working close together again on their Super child?

What will be next?

Poll: Will you pay 300$ for a 6GB RAM phone?

The post UMi Super, 6GB RAM, Type-C Audio standard, under 300$ appeared first on Gizmochina.

All major smartphone manufacturers have already released their flagship smartphones for the year. This leaves out only a few companies like the OnePlus who are yet to reveal their big guns for 2016. Last year’s OnePlus 2 was slated as the “2016 flagship killer” and it’s likely that this year the company might call its next phone the “2017 flagship killer”. But to stay true to that name, it will need to come with killer specs, and from the recent benchmark leaks of the device, we can expect powerful hardware inside the new device.

OnePlus A3000 RAIN RAIN model has just been spotted on the benchmarking website, Geekbench revealing key specs and benchmark scores of the device. Under the hood, the phone seems to be running the quad-core Snapdragon 820 chipset that currently dominates the top-end market. In addition to that, the model comes with 6GB of RAM on board. Plus, the phone runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS. These are some pretty powerful hardware inside, and should ensure top-notch performance.

As the benchmark reveals, in the single-core test, the OnePlus A3000 does a fine job of scoring 2266 points. The multi-core test score is a bit less impressive, mainly due to the limited quad-core design. Still, at 5012, the score is pretty competitive. But these are not the only set of information we have about the OnePlus 3 yet.

According to the latest rumors, the OnePlus 3 flagship is all set to launch around May 18, less than a month away. The phone will go on sale by early June. There will be two versions, 4GB RAM  + 32GB ROM and 6GB RAM  +64GB of ROM. The two models will reportedly retail at 2299 Yuan ($354) and 2499 Yuan ($384) respectively. If true, this would be pretty aggressive pricing. The Le Max 2 retails for the same price, i.e. $384 and we would have one more great flagship to choose at this price.

If the launch is indeed in May, expect a lot more details about the OnePlus 3 flagship in the next few weeks.

The post OnePlus 3 Spotted With 6GB RAM, Release & Pricing Details Leaked appeared first on Gizmochina.

Just when we thought things couldn’t get any better, ZUK Z2 Pro came into the picture. Chinese smartphone manufacturers are really trying to beat the competition by offering powerful specs at an affordable price tag that puts other flagships to shame. Le Max 2 was a powerful flagship coming with 6GB of RAM and Snapdragon 820 for just $386. But today, after ZUK Z2 Pro was announced, it looks like an even better deal. It may be slightly costlier than the Max 2, but it comes with so many features inside, that it actually brings a lot of value to the $416 price tag.

So, let’s take a look at the three major Chinese Snapdragon 820 powered flagships in the market today.

ZUK Z2 Pro vs Le Max 2 vs Xiaomi Mi 5

We are not going to take a look at the design of the three phones because that’s going to be a personal choice. Some like the Mi 5’s design while some like the ZUK Z2 Pro better. So, we leave it up to you to decide which has the best design.

Moving on, let’s look at the specs.

SCREEN:

ZUK Z2 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 5 fall in the category of compact flagships. So, if you are in the market for a small sized device, any of these two could be your best bet. Both come with 1080p resolutions. The Z2 Pro has a 5.2-inch screen while the Mi 5 has a 5.15-inch screen. On the other hand, the Le Max 2 is made for phablet lovers coming with a massive 5.7-inch display with 2K resolution.

SPECS:

All three have Snapdragon 820 chipsets under the hood, making the comparison fair. However, I would like to note that ZUK claims that the Z2 Pro comes with the best version of Snapdragon 820, taking its performance to a 100%. While we aren’t sure how significant will be the performance difference as compared to the other two, we will have to wait for a good review to reserve our judgement.

Coming to the memory department, let’s take a look at the best versions of the three models. The Mi 5 seems a bit left out, coming with just 4GB of RAM on board. So, it has begun, I just said — “just 4GB of RAM“! This is because the other two offer even more, a whopping 6GB of RAM. Both the Z2 Pro and Le Max 2 can make this claim which is really impressive. In the storage department, Mi 5 and Z2 Pro are the real winners with a massive 128GB ROM option. The Le Max 2 comes with a maximum of 64GB, even on the 6GB RAM model.

Now, coming to the camera, the ZUK Z2 Pro features a 13MP rear shooter with f/1.8 aperture lens, 1.34 microns pixel size and pixel isolation tech. You get both OIS and EIS (electronic image stabilization) on the device. Up front, you get an 8MP 1.4micron sensor. As for the Le Max 2, you will find a 21MP Sony IMX230 sensor with OIS and PDAF. Up front, there is an 8MP sensor. Finally, on the Xiaomi Mi 5, you have a 16MP camera, with 4-axis image stabilization tech and PDAF. On the front, it will have a 4MP Ultrapixel camera.

Both the Z2 Pro and Le Max 2 have 3100mAh battery inside. Mi 5 comes with a 3000mAh battery. All three support Quick Charge 3.0 standard, so you can charge your phone in almost an hour. With the larger display and the 2K resolution, the Le Max 2 should be the worst performer of the lot in terms of battery, at least on paper. But let’s wait for an actual review to confirm this.

As for the fingerprint sensor, the Mi 5 comes with a traditional one. The Le Max 2 features Qualcomm’s Ultrasonic sensor, while the Z2 Pro comes with an FPS sensor which works even with wet hands.

Coming to software, all three run on Android 6 Marshmallow on their respective skins. The MIUI is the most popular one, but the EUI isn’t too bad either. What we really want to see is the ZUK 2.0 software on the new flagship as we haven’t tested it out yet to see the features of the new UI.

When it comes to the additional features, the ZUK Z2 Pro does have an edge with 10 different professional sensors including blood oxygen, UV ray and heart rate sensor. You can read more about the unique features of the Z2 Pro from here. Another thing to note is that the Le Max 2 doesn’t come with a 3.5mm headphone jack, instead uses its USB Type-C port for connecting headphones.

PRICING:

All three are priced very close to each other. The new ZUK Z2 Pro 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant will go on sale for an amazing $416. On the other hand, the 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM version of the Le Max 2 is even cheaper at $386. The Xiaomi Mi 5 looks like the less value for money option right now, coming with 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM for $417.

So, which one of these are you going to pick? In yesterday’s comparison poll, the Le Max 2 was winning quite easily, but I have a feeling that’s going to change after Z2 Pro’s entry.

Pick you favorite from down below.

The post ZUK Z2 Pro vs Le Max 2 vs Xiaomi Mi 5: Snapdragon 820 Flagships Compared! appeared first on Gizmochina.

April has been the month of the Chinese flagships. We have seen so many powerful devices in the past 21 days that it has become hard to keep a track of all the smartphones announced recently. Now, add ZUK Z2 Pro to the list as the company calls it the true flagship smartphone of this year. Why this sudden claim? Well, the phone comes with so many powerful features that it can claim to be the ‘first’ in a lot of things. For example, the phone is reportedly the first on to use a “true 3D mirror body design”. There are a bunch of other firsts, but more about that later.

First up, the phone’s design is unique because of its 3D mirror design. The 3D glass body comes with an arch design. The frame in the middle has gone through 10 processors and 260 steps to ensure durability. Further, it uses a roll cage design for addition protection.

Coming to the screen, the ZUK Z2 Pro will limit the black borders to mere 0.05mm, which is pretty impressive. There will be a Super AMOLED 5.2-inch display with 1080p resolution. Like the Le Max 2, the screen has a maximum brightness of 500 nits and minimum brightness of 1 nit.

Like mentioned above, the phone can boast of a lot of firsts, and among them being the first one to come with 10 different professional sensors. Wondering which are these 10 sensors? Here’s the list:  gravity sensor, 3-axis gyroscope, three-axis magnetic sensor, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, heart rate, blood oxygen sensor, a pressure sensor, ultraviolet sensors, and Hall effect sensor. With the help of the company’s health app, you should be able to keep a thorough check on your body.

Under the hood, the ZUK Z2 Pro comes with the powerful Snapdragon 820. But there’s more, the company claims that this is the first phone to utilize 100% performance from the chipset. Still doubtful? Well, the company has released the AnTuTu score of the device and it gets a good 144,939 on the benchmarking test. One of the best we have seen till date.

But SD820 isn’t just the pick of the hardware. The Z2 Pro comes with a 6GB RAM version as well, joining the likes of Le Max 2 and Vivo XPlay 5 Premium. You get a large 128GB ROM on this version, making sure you never have to worry about storage. There’s another version, 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, i.e. for those, who want to save a few hundred bucks.

Coming to the camera, there’s serious technology being used inside the Z2 Pro. The phone comes with both OIS and EIS, so dual image stabilization. There is a 13MP rear camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture, 1.34 micron pixel size and pixel isolation technology support. The rear cam supports 4K video recording. As for the front camera, you get an 8MP 1.4 micron sensor with f/2.0 and support for heartrate check. Yes, this is not a mistake, as the ZUK Z2 Pro is probably the first smartphone that can identify your heart rate using the front camera. So, next time you are with a girl for a selfie, make sure you turn this feature off, or else, she’ll know you are nervous.

Now, moving on to the fingerprint sensor, the Z2 Pro claims to be the first fingerprint-enabled phone to work with wet hands. The company has used a self-learning algorithm to ensure that recognition improves with time. You can unlock the device in just 0.1 seconds. As for the connectivity features, the phone supports USB Type-C 3.1, QC 3.0, full netcom 3.0 standard, 4G+ VoLTE, and international roaming. The phone will run on the new ZUK 2.0 system with iCloud which can backup all your data for safe restore at a later time.

Inside, you have a 3100mAh capacity battery with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 support.

Now, coming to the most interesting part of the device, the pricing. ZUK Z1 was an affordable device and the company has priced the Z2 Pro on the same lines. The 6GB + 128GB ROM variant will go on sale for just 2699 Yuan ($416). Registrations start on April 22 from 10 AM in China. No word on the pricing of the 4GB  + 64GB ROM version yet.

So, what do you think about the phone? Will you pick the Le Max 2 or the ZUK Z2 Pro?

The post ZUK Z2 Pro Official, World’s First True Flagship With 6GB RAM & A Lot Of Powerful Features appeared first on Gizmochina.

LeECo is all set to announce its latest device in its popular Le family called as the Le 2. This will be the second generation model in the lineup, with the first batch of phones being announced almost a year before. We have a lot of expectations with the upcoming Le 2, and it looks like there will be multiple versions of the phone.

According to a recent benchmark listing of the Le X820 model, the phone will come with the powerful Snapdragon 820 chipset under the hood with a massive 6GB of RAM inside. In case you remember, only the Vivo XPlay 5 Premium Edition can boast of such specs, and this particular model could soon join the ranks of flagships with ultra powerful hardware. We aren’t sure whether this would end up being called as the Le 2, instead something like the Le Max 2 or the Le 2 Pro would be much more ideal.

What’s more, the Le X820 comes with a 5.5-inch 2K display on board to make sure you have the top features in almost all departments. At the back, the phone will have a 21MP sensor which can record 4K videos while up front, there will be a standard 8MP shooter. Other features include 64GB of internal storage and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS.

We know tomorrow we will see the Le 2 smartphone, thanks to the numerous teasers and leaks about the device. So, what about this particular device?

READ MORE: Le 2 Will Not Feature A 3.5mm Headphone Jack

Well, it’s unlikely that the company would announce both the Le 2 and the this particular device in the same conference. If that was the case, we should have seen hints about this power house. So, we probably have to wait for a few weeks more to see this flagship finally being announced.

The post Le X820 With 6GB of RAM & Snapdragon 820 Spotted On GFXBench appeared first on Gizmochina.

The Chinese company Vernee came into the spotlight a few weeks back, thanks to its brand new smartphone, the Vernee Apollo. The phone was going to be a beast with Helio X20 and other powerful specs on board, however, what made the phone really special was that it was going to be the second smartphone with 6GB of RAM inside. So, alongside the Vivo XPlay 5S, the Vernee Apollo is all set to join the 6GB RAM club.

However, like with all high-end smartphones, we all are a bit worried about the price tag of the device. I mean, giving users the best specs won’t just be enough. The phone needs to be affordable as well, at least, to some extent. Looks like Vernee may have done a good job in this regard as it is said that the Apollo could cost $399.99 at launch.

This is obviously high as compared to other local Chinese smartphones, however, if you fancy using a 6GB RAM phone, this might be your cheapest bet. Apart from the large RAM module, the phone features capable specs to justify the price tag.

Under the hood, the Vernee Apollo comes with Helio X20 chipset with 128GB of storage. At the back, the phone will reportedly come with a 21MP Sony IMX230 camera sensor. The display will be of 5.5-inches with a massive 2K resolution. There are other features such as a metal unibody design, USB Type-C port and pressure sensitive display. We still don’t know the battery capacity, but we sure hope that it’s above 3000mAh to power these powerful specs.

Given the specs, $399.99 seems to be a pretty good figure. In comparison, the next smartphone with 6GB RAM, namely the Vivo XPlay 5S retails for around $660. So, it doesn’t look like a bad deal.

Anyways, what do you think? Does the $399.99 Vernee Apollo interest you?

The post Vernee Apollo With 6GB RAM Will Cost $399.99 appeared first on Gizmochina.

We haven’t seen a Meizu smartphone for the past few months. After reports about the scrapping of the Meizu Pro 5 Mini handset, we know the company has, at least, three new devices in the pipeline this year, namely Meizu MX6, Meizu Pro 6 and a mid-range flagship in a brand new lineup. While we will probably see the Pro 6 flagship only near the third or fourth quarter of 2016, a new leak about the device has revealed some specs of the phone.

A report from China suggests that Meizu will release a new super flagship smartphone in August this year, and it will most likely be the successor to last year’s Exynos based flagship, the Pro 5. The new model will be called as the Pro 6 and will be launched in two versions, with the main difference being the memory on board.

It is said that the high-end version of the Meizu Pro 6 flagship will feature 6GB of RAM on board, joining the likes of the Vivo XPlay 5 flagship. So, the memory combination of the top-end variant will be 6GB + 128GB storage. On the other hand, the standard version will come with 4GB RAM + 64GB of Storage. The screen resolution will still be limited to 1080p, much like the previous generation.

The phone will most likely feature the Exynos 8890 flagship chipset that powers some of the new Galaxy S7 models. Other probable features of the upcoming super flagship could be Hi-Fi 3.0, support for fast charge, Meizu’s MBack 3.0 software and the new Flyme 6.0 OS. You can also expect the phone to feature 3D touch like feature.

Like mentioned above, it’s still too early to say anything about the Meizu Pro 6 handset. Before its release, we can expect at least one major smartphone announcement from the company this year. The Meizu MX6 mid-range flagship is expected to be announced sometime in April. So, we better wait for more information about these upcoming phones from the company.

The post Report: Meizu’s Pro 6 Flagship Will Feature 6GB RAM appeared first on Gizmochina.

Yesterday, Vivo announced the Vivo XPlay 5 flagship which turned out to be the first 6GB RAM smartphone. The phone features pretty powerful specifications along with smart software to ensure the best performance. In the looks department as well, the phone is pretty impressive. It features a dual curved edge display, similar to the Galaxy S6 Edge in an all metal body that accounts for nearly 98% metal.

The body is made out of aluminum-magnesium alloy with a lot of processing on it like zirconium sanding, double c-cut edges, single crystal diamond mirror coating etc. The phone is pretty slim as well, featuring a 7.59mm body. There are two color options available namely champagne gold and rose gold.

As for the specs, the phone comes with a Super AMOLED 5.43-inch display with 2K resolution. Under the hood, there’s 4GB/ 6GB RAM options and SD652 / SD820 CPU depending on the variant. The Elite version features the much powerful SD820. For storage, you get 128GB which is more than enough for your everyday needs.

At the back, there’s a Sony IMX298 sensor with electronic OIS and dual tone flash. Front features an 8MP shooter. Despite its thin size, the company has managed to fit in a large 3600mAh battery with twin charging chips. Finally, there are Hi-Fi chips on both the variants to ensure that the audio output is top-notch.

There’s no doubt that this is a powerful handset. The standard XPlay 5 version starts at 3698 Yuan ($564) while the Elite version retails for 4288 Yuan which is close to $654.

You can check out the beautiful Vivo XPlay 5 in pictures down below. Some like its design, while some don’t. Which category do you fall in?

The post First Look At The Vivo XPlay 5 Flagship (Pictures) appeared first on Gizmochina.