LG revealed its latest tablet called the G Pad 5 10.1 (model number LM-T600L) in South Korea on Nov. 3. The device is officially listed on the company’s website. Early renders of the tablet leaked online last week, revealing most of its design elements. The successor of the LG G Pad 4 that arrived in 2017 has a big-sized screen, gargantuan battery with fast charging capabilities and a fingerprint scanner. 

LG G Pad 5 10.1 Specifications and Features

The LG G Pad 5 10.1 flaunts a 10.1-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and a 178-degree viewing angle. The display has a dedicated blue light filter that helps reduce eye strain. There is a black and white mode that helps when reading e-books or surfing the web. 

Powering the tablet is a 2.34Ghz quad-core Snapdragon 821 SoC with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 32GB of internal UFS 2.0 storage. The memory is expandable up to 512GB via a MicroSD card.

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The rear camera is an 8-megapixel unit that supports autofocus, while the front camera is a 5-megapixel unit. The tablet draws power from an 8,200 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box. Connectivity options include SIM card, Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/b/n/ac, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm AUX port and GPS. The power button, volume rocker and a fingerprint scanner can be found on the edge of the device.

In terms of ergonomics, the LG G Pad 5 10.1 measures 247.2 x 150.7 x 8mm and weighs a mammoth 498g. The outer shell is composed of metal, which gives the G Pad 5 a much premium, almost iPad-like feel. The device has an overall clean look, with the LG logo neatly placed on the lower center of the rear panel while the single camera is placed on the upper left corner. The camera is placed at the same level as the body, which might make it prone to scratches. LG is yet to clarify whether they have used any sort of protection on the lens.

LG G Pad 5 10.1 Price and Availability

The LG G Pad 5 10.1 is available only in silver hue. The tablet is priced at 4,40,000 won (~$380) There is no information on a tentative global release date or when LG plans to sell the device in South Korea.

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LG Q9 is the next Q-series smartphone from LG. The exact launch date of the Q9 has not been confirmed yet. Fresh set of LG Q9 renders have surfaced today to give a close at its design. Some of the key specs of the phone have also leaked through its Google Play Console listing.

The mere look at the LG Q9 phone reveals that it is identical to the LG G7 Fit smartphone that was announced at IFA 2018 tech expo in September. The handset seems to be featuring a metallic rear and it features a notched screen on the front. The bottom edge of the phone is equipped with a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port and an external speaker.

LG has never released a phone powered by Snapdragon 660 before. Previous reports had claimed that it could be the first LG phone with Snapdragon 660 chipset onboard. However, the Google Play Console listing of the smartphone reveals that it is fueled by Snapdragon 821. The LG G7 Fit is driven by the same chipset. Hence, it appears that the LG Q9 could be rebranded version of the LG G7 Fit smartphone.

The LQ Q8 that was launched last year was powered by Snapdragon 820. Hence, it appears that the Q9 may indeed feature Snapdragon 821. The Google Play Console listing of the LG Q9 also reveals that it features 4 GB of RAM and its display supports a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels along with a screen density of 420 dpi. The handset is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

A recent report had revealed some of the other key specs of the LG Q9 smartphone. It revealed that the phone is equipped with a display of 6.1 inches. The report did not reveal the name of the processor that powers the Q9, but it confirmed that it includes 4 GB of RAM. The other features available on the LG Q9 are fingerprint scanner and NFC. Most of these specs match with the LG G7 Fit.

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If the LG Q9 is really rebranded edition of the G7 Fit, it may arrive with 16-megapixel rear facing camera and a frontal shooter of 8-megapixel. The handset is packed with a 3,000mAh battery. It may also feature MIL-STD-810G grade chassis with IP68 rating. Last year, the Q8 (2018) was launched in August. Hence, it appears that the arrival of its successor could be around the corner.

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After CES 2017, Hugo Barra announced he was leaving Xiaomi as VP Global to return home. A few days later, it was revealed that he had taken up the role of VP at Facebook’s VR company, Oculus. Fast forward to 2018 and Hugo reunited with his former employer to announce one of the biggest partnerships of the year.

Towards the end of the 2017, Facebook announced a standalone version of its Oculus VR headset. Called the Oculus Go, the $199 headset allows you to experience VR without the need for a phone or a PC.

At CES yesterday, Xiaomi and Oculus announced a new VR headset called the Mi VR Standalone based on Oculus’s technology. This is in fact the Oculus Go but with a new name and with content provided by Xiaomi.

Some of you may ask why Oculus doesn’t simply release the Go in China. The reason for this is not far fetched. Facebook’s services are censored in China but it needs the market to achieve its “1 billion people using VR” target. In order not to deal with the censorship issues, it has partnered with Xiaomi.

Both VR headsets are nearly identical and only differ with respect to color and content based on the info we have now. They will both be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 mobile platform. Oculus also says they both use the same Mobile SDK. This will allow developers easily port their content to the Mi VR store for the Chinese market.

There is no mention of when the Mi VR Standalone will be released and how much it will cost. However, we presume it will be around $199 just like the Oculus Go.

Oculus also announced that Xiaomi will be the hardware partner for the global launch of the Oculus Go. Since both devices are identical, it comes as no surprise that Xiaomi will handle the manufacturing.

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The Oculus Go is expected to go on sale early this year following its announcement three months ago. Sadly, no info was revealed about its release date at the event.

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The LeEco Le Pro 3 was released last year as the company’s flagship phone. It is powered by the Snapdragon 821 and unlike some other manufacturers, the chip isn’t under-clocked. When it launched, the Le Pro 3 cost over $300 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB variant but if you head to the Amazon US website, you can pick it up for just $200!!!

Yes, $200 will get you a 2016 flagship that can compete with the OnePlus 3T, first gen Pixels and even the Mi 5S and Mi 5S Plus. The LeEco Le Pro 3 packs a 5.5-inch FHD display, a 16MP  f/2.0 1.12 µm rear camera that can record in 4K. The front facing camera is an 8MP sensor which takes decent selfies.

You also get a 4070mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support via a USB Type-C port. The Le Pro 3 doesn’t have a 3.5mm audio jack but you can be assured of an impressive audio experience with its award winning CDLA USB type-C earphones that are included in the box.

There is a fingerprint scanner on the back, an IR blaster, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, Dolby Atmos Audio, and even FM Radio. The only downside is that it comes with EMUI 5.8 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. And since the manufacturer’s financial problem began there has been no software support for its devices.

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However, there is an official LineageOS 14.1 ROM based on Android 7.1.x Nougat available. The latest build was uploaded 2 days ago, so the device is still actively supported.

For $200, this is a steal for a brand new 2016 flagship. You can order the Le Pro 3 here but do note that its only available in gold.

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HTC has already released two phones this year; the HTC U Ultra which is powered by the Snapdragon 821 and the HTC U Play powered by Mediatek’s Helio P10. Earlier today a new phone named HTC CBP showed up on benchmarking site, AnTuTu.

According to the details revealed by AnTuTu, the HTC CBP sports a 2K display, has 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and is powered by the Snapdragon 835 CPU and Adreno 540 GPU. For optics, there is a 12MP camera on the rear and a 16MP up front. Some folks say the sensors are the Sony IMX362 and IMX351 respectively. The HTC CBP runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat and is reported to have scored about 170,000 points on AnTuTu.

This is a flagship phone in all ways. Some say the HTC CBP is actually the HTC U, the third device in the U series. It is also said to be the device codenamed HTC Ocean.

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The HTC Ultra has not been well received so far. Reviewers have called out HTC on its small battery paired with two displays: a large primary one that measures 5.7-inches and a 2.05-inch always-on secondary displays. There have also been complaints about its lack of an audio jack considering the fact that the device is still thick defeating the purpose of removing the audio jack in the first place.

Let’s hope that HTC wins the hearts of everyone when this new device gets released just as LG has done with its G6.

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Ideally, the Xiaomi Mi 6 flagship should have been announced by now. But the company, for some reason, has decided to delay the release of the device until April or maybe even May. While this might give some time for the recent releases like the Xiaomi Mi 5S and the Mi 5S Plus, there is no denying that Xiaomi fans are getting impatient.

Can’t really blame them, because according to the earliest rumors, Xiaomi was supposed to release the flagship as early as February this year — around the same time the company released Mi 5 in 2016. That didn’t happen and now latest reports indicate a delay in the Xiaomi Mi 6 release to May! There are even rumors about the Mi 6 coming with a Snapdragon 821 version, but to be honest, that wouldn’t make any sense.

Why Snapdragon 821 powered Xiaomi Mi 6 Doesn’t Make Sense

• Snapdragon 821 is Old!
  Accept it or not, Snapdragon 821 is old. While the SD821 chip was only released in the later part of the second half of 2016, there are currently a lot of models powered by this chip. In fact, a few of Xiaomi’s own models released late last year, like the Xiaomi Mi 5S, Xiaomi Mi 5S, and even the Xiaomi Mi Mix use this upgraded Snapdragon 821 version. To top it off, they have 6GB RAM versions as well. Given that hardware has always been one of the biggest selling points for Xiaomi’s phones, it wouldn’t make sense to use the same config on a flagship that’s released 6 months later. This brings me to my next point.
• Mi 6 is Primarily for the Chinese Market
  Xiaomi is not LG! Yes, LG made a bold decision to go with Snapdragon 821 on its latest LG G6 flagship. And to a great extent, the move has received positive feedback from fans as well as critics. But Xiaomi and LG operate at two different levels. Xiaomi’s main market is China where specs play the most important role, along with its price. That’s exactly why we see many 6GB RAM phones in China and less outside! Even the Galaxy S8 is said to feature a 6GB RAM version just for the Chinese market. In such a market, launching your first flagship of the year with last year’s specs may not be well received by fans.
• Hardware is the biggest selling point for Xiaomi
  This brings us to another important point. Hardware has always been the selling factor for Xiaomi. The company is popular for releasing phones with the best specs at the best price. Xiaomi’s phones don’t have a great camera setup. Nor is its display or design out of the world which can solely drive its sales (except for the Xiaomi Mi Mix!). Now note that the LG G6 has a great camera. Even the display on board is one of its biggest selling points. So, the phone has a lot to offer apart from its internal specs, which is why having a capable but old chip like SD821 makes sense. But like I mentioned above, specs are everything in a Xiaomi phone and the company can’t simply compromise on its biggest selling feature.
• Cheaper Snapdragon 821 Phones Around
  Now, some might say that a low-end version of the Xiaomi Mi 6 with Snapdragon 821 is a good idea. But even that would make things more confusing. There are quite a few Snapdragon 821 phones selling for less than 1999 Yuan ($290). In fact, the Xiaomi Mi 5S (SD821 + 3GB RAM + 64GB) is selling for as low as $260 in China! Now, the starting price of the Mi 6 is expected to be at least $290. So, unless the Mi 6 brings something spectacular (unlike the usual incremental upgrades we see in new generation models) in some other department like camera or battery, it doesn’t give much incentive for customers to go for the Mi 6 low-end edition with SD821 that will cost higher.

So, I would personally be surprised to see a low-end Xiaomi Mi 6 running Snapdragon 821. I feel Snapdragon 835 is the only chip that should be inside the Mi 6!

What are your thoughts?

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Xiaomi Mi 6 Rumor Round Up: Price, Specs, Release, Features & More

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Xiaomi fans are eagerly waiting for the arrival of the Mi 6 flagship phone. New rumors have stated that its launch has been delayed to May. However, the rumor mill is still consistently spilling more details on leaked specs of Xiaomi Mi 6. A leaked photo of the “About Phone” screen has revealed key specs of the phone.

It is a known fact that the Snapdragon 835 chipset would be powering the Xiaomi Mi 6 flagship smartphone. The leaked shot reveals that the smartphone has a quad-core processor under its hood that works at 2.7 GHz. The snapshot does not mention that the smartphone is running on SD 835 chip.

The Snapdragon 835’s official webpage states that the octa-core processor of SD 835 can deliver a maximum clocking speed of up to 2.45 GHz. Some rumors hint that the low-end version of Mi 6 would be featuring Snapdragon 821 chipset that includes a quad-core processor. Its maximum clocking speed is 2.4 GHz. Hence, the Mi 6 in the leaked image could be running on SD 821 SoC.

Leaked information also hint that Xiaomi may be working on a MediaTek Helio X30 chipset variant of Mi 6 smartphone. However, MediaTek does not have a flagship chipset with quad-core processor.  So, the alleged Mi 6 variant in the screenshot is unlikely the rumored model running on Helio X30.

The Mi 6 can be also seen sporting 6 GB of RAM along with a massive internal storage of 256 GB. It is running on Android 7.0 Nougat OS that is customized with Xiaomi’s MIUI 8.3.14 skin.

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Rumors have it that the Xiaomi Mi 6 may arrive two screen variants, the first variant is expected to come with a 5.15-inch display and the other variant dubbed as Mi 6 Plus is pegged to feature a 5.7-inch screen. The larger Mi 6 model is rumored to arrive with rear-facing dual cameras.

Speculations hint that the Mi 6 would be arriving with a starting price of 1,999 Yuan ($289) and the larger Mi 6 Plus is expected to have a starting cost of 2,499 Yuan ($360). It was previously rumored to launch on April 16, but since the Snapdragon 835 chipset for Mi 6 is reportedly going to be available in April, its unveiling has been pushed to May.

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Xiaomi‘s upcoming flagship smartphone, the Mi 6 has all along been tipped to launch packing a Snapdragon 835 chipset onboard. The device is tipped as the first Chinese brand to use Qualcomm’s latest chipset and the launch was set for April. Perhaps the rumours didn’t take into consideration Samsung’s own demand for the Snapdragon 835 and the slow production output of the 10nm node process the SD 835 uses.

Well, there may be a shortage of the flagship SD 835 chip for a couple of months more and as a result, there are rumours emanating from China’s Weibo that Xiaomi will use a Snapdragon 821 chipset instead on the flagship Mi 6. Well, at least at the initial stage, then a Snapdragon 835 variant will be launched at a later date.

Really, we don’t know what to believe anymore. The Xiaomi Mi 6 was earlier said to use a Snapdragon 835 with reduced clock frequency because of the strain of demand by Samsung for the version with the higher clock frequency. But recently, analyst Kevin Wang assured that the Mi 6 will get enough supply of the Snapdragon 835 chipset. Also recently, there were talks of the Mi 6 launch scheduled for April getting shifted to May in order to get enough stock of the Snapdragon 835 chip after Samsung must have launched the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi 6 Rumor Roundup: Price, Specs, Release, Features & More

Recall the LG G6 was launched with a Snapdragon 821 chipset in the face of the scarcity, so if Xiaomi toes the same line they won’t be the first to do so. So long the device gets a Snapdragon 835-powered version later, we’d say it isn’t a bad move. But of course, this is just a rumor and nothing is certain yet. We still haven’t got an official launch date but Xiaomi is tipped to out the Mi 6 flagship next month which is April.

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The original Yotaphone was released in 2013 as the first smartphone in the world with 2 screens. It had a 4.3-inch 720p primary display and a second always-on 4.3-inch grayscale screen on the back. It was followed by a second generation model that had a larger 5.0-inch 1080p screen on one side and a second 4.7-inch grayscale screen on the other hand.

The Yotaphone 2 was supposed to be followed by a cheaper version called the Yotaphone 2C but that didn’t happen. They also had to cancel a North American release of the Yotaphone 2 in 2015. Just before the end of 2015, the Russian company announced that it was partnering with ZTE to release the Yotaphone 3 in Q1 2016. Up until this moment, the device hasn’t been released.

Most folks would have already given up on the device, but a response on the official Instagram page says the Yotaphone 3 is still in development. No details of the upcoming product were revealed but if fans of the brand have to wait this long, we believe it should be worth the wait.

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Possible specs we might see on the Yotaphone 3 may include the Snapdragon 821 chipset, a better camera, and a bigger battery. It will also make sense if it launches with Android Nougat. These are all speculations though and the final device might sport something different entirely.

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AnTuTu’s top 10 list of best-performing smartphones in various categories have been released and it covers smartphone brands from around the world and the domestic Chinese brand. The chart is based on the average performance of the smartphones in benchmark tests and the list contains a few new entrants but on the whole several others retain their position. Benchmark test performance is predicated mostly on the processor the smartphone packs and in this case, the Snapdragon 821 continues to dominate.

Of course, there are no major surprises as we are yet to see a chipset which squares up to the Apple A10 chip. Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 chip and Samsung’s Exynos 8895 would likely trump the Apple flagship chip but they are yet to find their way into smartphones, at least not anyone in the market.

On the overall performance, the Apple iPhone 7 Plus powered by the A10 chip maintain its top position for several months running now. It is closely followed by the iPhone 7 which has a slightly lower clock speed on its chip than the 7 Plus. The iPhone 7 Plus also happens to be Apple’s most powerful smartphone at present. At the number 3 position is the Snapdragon 821-powered OnePlus 3T and at number four is the SD 821-powered LeEco Le Pro 3. Smartisan released the Hammer M1L late last year with a Snapdragon 821 chip inside and it occupies the fifth spot.

The 6th to 10th position is occupied by Lenovo ZUK Edge, OnePlus 3, Xiaomi Mi 5S Plus, Mi 5S and Mi Note 2 in that order. It is worthy of note that all five smartphones are powered by the Snapdragon 821 but with different clock frequency, hence the varying AnTuTu benchmark score. On the whole, only the Apple iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 use a different chipset other than Snapdragon 821 processor.

Related: Xiaomi Mi Mix Wins Big Time in AnTuTu’s Top 10 Phones With the Most Positive Reviews

All eight smartphones are Chinese brands and so occupy the top eight spot in the top 10 domestic brands category. The remaining two slots are occupied by the Xiaomi Mi 5 and Vivo Xplay 6 respectively. Both the Mi 5 and XPlay 6 are powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset. As a parting shot, it is noticed that none of Samsung’s smartphones made it up the ladder into the top 10 and that is a curious scenario. Do you know why? Drop it off in the comment section if you do.

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HTC released the HTC U Ultra last month as their first flagship for the year. The device which was first launched in Taiwan has made it to China now.

The official HTC Weibo account announced today the price for the HTC U Ultra. The U Ultra will go on sale on March 1 on the company’s official website, Lynx, and Jingdong Mall for ¥5088 (~$739). The price might come as a shocker to those who thought it will be significantly less than the $749 price in the US.  Nevertheless, that is the price for the 4GB RAM + 64GB variant as HTC didn’t reveal that of the 128GB model.

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The HTC U Ultra is a fine device with a new design language the Taiwanese manufacturer is not tired of showing off. It sports a 5.7-inch Quad HD display and an additional 2-inch display positioned at the top like you have in the LG V20. There is a Snapdragon 821 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a SD card slot that expands it up to 256GB. There is a 12MP UltraPixel sensor with a f/1.8 aperture and OIS on the rear and a 16MP shooter up front.

The post says the HTC U Ultra will also make its way to Japan on the 10th of March. It will be available in blue, black, white, and pink.

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The LG G6 is another flagship device that is greatly anticipated. It is scheduled to launch early so as to get ahead in sales before Samsung releases the Galaxy S8.

The LG G6 is launching later this month, February 26 to be precise according to latest rumors. That’s still two weeks from now. However we have images of the device rocking some pretty nice cases. The pictures don’t reveal much but at least we are sure of the dual-rear cameras and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

LG’s new flagship is taking things differently this year. Following the failure of the LG G5 and its modularity design. LG has gone back to the drawing board for the G6. The new flagship will no longer use modules and will no longer have a removable battery. The latter feature will allow LG slap in dust and water resistance, a feature likely to be present in virtually all flagships for 2017.

LG has also redesigned the body of the LG G6. A promotional image released weeks ago hints at the device having a larger screen but a smaller body. The new screen is said to be a 5.7-inch display with a unique 2880 x 1440 resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio.

One thing the LG G6 is sadly not getting is the Snapdragon 835 processor. The reason for that is because available stock of the new chip which is manufactured by Samsung is going to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Other manufacturers will have to wait till they get stock before they release their device. LG will rather not wait, so its settling for the Snapdragon 821 instead. That way it can release the LG G6 weeks ahead of Samsung and get enough sales in.

The Snapdragon 821 processor is the most powerful chip you will find in a phone at the moment. Combine it with the new features in the LG G6 such as Quad DAC for better audio quality, dual rear cameras, a larger display and waterproofing and the LG G6 still looks like a winner.

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LG will probably release a phone with the Snapdragon 835 processor later this year, probably the ‘LG V30’ or might decide to follow what OnePlus did with the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. The LG G6 is expected to be launched on the 26th of February and should go on sale in the following weeks.

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LG G6 is all set to get unveiled on Feb. 26. A confidential snapshot of a LG presentation slide taken at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017 from January has revealed that the LG G6 will be fueled by Snapdragon 821 chipset. The LG G6 rumors that had been doing rounds since last year had claimed that it would be featuring Snapdragon 835 chipset.

Qualcomm has collaborated with Samsung for the mass production of Snapdragon 835. A report from the previous month had revealed that since Samsung has been allotted the initial stock of the Snapdragon 835 chipset by Qualcomm, none of the high-end smartphones that are aimed to release before Samsung Galaxy S8 would be powered by Snapdragon 835 chipset.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is slated to get announced at March end and it is expected to go on sale in April. This indicates that any smartphone OEM will have to wait until May or June to release Snapdragon 835 powered smartphone. If LG wanted to release LG G5 with Snapdragon 835 onboard, it would have to launch it couple of weeks after the release of Galaxy S8.

Related: LG G6 Latest Images Captured from All Angles, G6 Hits GeekBench

The Snapdragon 821 chipset is very potent chipset. Some of the smartphones that are running on this chipset include Google Pixel, Pixel XL, OnePlus 3T, Xiaomi Mi 5s, Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, Xiaomi Mi Note 2, LeEco Le Pro 3 and Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe. The LG G6 could be the first smartphone from the South Korean company running on Snapdragon 821 chipset.

Opting for Snapdragon 821 for LG G6, the company can aim at releasing the smartphone in March after announcing it on Feb. 26. This could possibly help the LG G6 to arrive several weeks ahead of the release of Galaxy S8 in April. By releasing the LG G6 earlier, it would be able to achieve higher sales than the Galaxy S8.

LG has confirmed that it will not be using the modular design on LG G6 that it introduced on its predecessor phone. Even though LG G6 is coming with a less potent than the one that powers the Galaxy S8, the company is expected to bring some impressive improvements such as a 5.7-inch ‘Full Vision’ display that would be supporting a display resolution of 2,880 x 1,440 along with an aspect ratio of 18:9.

The smartphone is pegged to come with a water and dust resistant chassis and a dual camera sensor on its rear panel. In certain markets, it is expected to feature quad DAC and it is speculated to house a non-removable battery.

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Xiaomi released the Mi Note 2 back in November. The dual-curved phone was originally available in black and silver. However, at CES 2017, they unveiled three additional colors (pink, green, and blue) for the device. That brings it to five colors, right? But why stop there?

According to Xiaomi Founder Lei Jun, the Mi Note 2 will be available in coral blue as well. On his Weibo page, you will find pictures of his skiing trip in Switzerland in which he is holding a blue phone he has confirmed to be the Mi Note 2.

The Mi Note 2 is already referred to as a Galaxy Note 7 alternative. Releasing it (Mi Note 2) in one of the original colors (Blue Coral) of the Note 7 might actually be smart but some will still see it as a sort of imitation. But we guess Xiaomi is just taking advantage of the situation. So if you have been waiting for one more reason to pick up the phone, you have it already.

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Xiaomi’s Mi Note 2 has a 5.7-inch dual-curved OLED 1080p display, 6GB of RAM, 64GB/128GB of storage, and a Snapdragon 821 SoC. There is a 22.56MP rear camera with EIS and 3-axis gyroscope and an 8MP front facing camera. There is a fingerprint scanner up front and a 4070mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support.

There is no news yet as to when the coral blue variant will be available but we guess it should be the same time as the other three new colors.

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BlackBerry has a new phone codenamed Mercury it plans to release soon. The device which has the same physical keyboard + touch screen design like the BlackBerry Priv was privately unveiled at this year’s edition of CES, but won’t launch until next month at MWC.

Ever since news of the device surfaced there have been speculations of its internal specifications, none of which have been confirmed by BlackBerry. New details that have emerged are related to the camera. The info released by Roland Quandt (@rquandt), says the BlackBerry Mercury sports the same camera sensors present in the Google Pixel phones.

If you remember, the Pixel and Pixel XL sport a 12.3MP f/2.0 Sony IMX378 rear camera and results have shown that the Pixel and Pixel XL take fantastic pictures. The front facing camera on the Mercury according to @rquandt is an 8MP Samsung S5K4H8 or an OmniVision OV8856.

Even if the camera turns out to be the same, they might not produce the same results as the Pixels have software enhancements and ‘additional sensor hardware’.

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The Blackberry Mercury is rumored to have a 4.5-inch display with a 1080 x 1680 resolution. There will be 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a Snapdragon 821 SoC. It will also have a 3400mAh battery and run a near-stock version of Android 7.0 out of the box.

These specs have actually not been confirmed by BlackBerry, so we advise you take them with a pinch of salt.

(Source)

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The message which was posted on the official OnePlus forum goes on to state that they cannot guarantee for now if the new shipping arrangement will be permanent, though it is one of their goals.

The decision is part of an improvement plan to make up for what happened last year with shipment delays caused by insufficient stock.

OnePlus recorded massive success with it’s flagship the OnePlus 3, a couple of months later, it released a newer model with the more powerful Snapdragon 821 processor, an upgraded front camera, a bigger battery and a new color and storage variant.

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The OnePlus 3T is currently priced at $439 for the 64GB variant. It has a 5.5-inch Full HD optic AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 4 protection, 6GB of RAM, a 16MP rear camera and a 16MP front facing shooter. There is a 3400mAh battery under the hood with support for OnePlus’s Dash Charge which is one of the fastest charging technology in the market right now. There is also a front-mounted fingerprint scanner and there is an Android Nougat update available already.

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The rumor mill has consistently stated that the Snapdragon 835 will be powering the LG G6 flagship smartphone. However, fresh information indicates that since Galaxy S8 needs the entire initial supply of Snapdragon 835, the LG G6 won’t be featuring the SD 835 chip. Instead, it will be powered by the Snapdragon 821 SoC.

The LG G6 is slated to get announced in the next month at the MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2017 exhibition. However, unlike previous rumors, the SD 835 chip will not be powering it.  According to Forbes, the Snapdragon 835 will be available in large quantities quite later after April and the Galaxy S8 smartphones will be hitting the South Korean markets on April 14.

Since Samsung Galaxy S8 will be running on Snapdragon 835, Qualcomm would be driving the entire initial supply to Samsung to ensure that the company does not encounter supply shortages for its upcoming S8 and S8 Plus flagships.

Related: LG G6 Real Live Render Revealed Showing Large Display with Less Bezels

However, this move by the U.S. chip maker will make the Snapdragon 835 unavailable to flagship phones from other manufacturers. Like the LG G6, all the other high-end smartphones that are expected to release before April will come powered by other processors.

Rumors have it that HTC may have encountered the same problem because of which the recently announced HTC U Ultra arrived with Snapdragon 821 chipset. The SD 821 is a very potent SoC, but it is no competition to its successor. The SD 835 is so powerful that it can run a full version of Windows 10.

Even though LG G6 is unlikely to feature Snapdragon 835, LG has claimed that the LG G6 would be an “ideal smartphone” that will come with desirable features like a larger display that offers a resolution of 1,440 x 2,880 pixels and a water-resistant chassis. It is expected to feature a battery that can withstand very high temperatures. The LG G5 failed because of its modular design as customers were not spending huge amounts of money on the smartphone and additional accessories.

What do you think will be the fate of LG G6? Do share us your thoughts by posting your comments.

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Chinese innovative startup OnePlus launched a faster and more capable variant of its OnePlus 3 flagship dubbed OnePlus 3T two months ago. The OnePlus 3T comes with a faster processor as well as a more capable front-facing camera. Meanwhile, the rear camera is the same 16MP sensor with OIS, EIS, and 4K video output as found on the OnePlus except the EIS which is a new addition. That camera has now been put to test in a recent photo shoot organized by Qualcomm in China. The Photo shoot captures various scenery at night and really, the output is just amazing.

The device features a Snapdragon 821 chipset which is said to be 10% faster than the Snapdragon 820 chipset on the OnePlus 3. No doubt, the more powerful chipset would give the OnePlus 3T a more efficient camera even though it features the same rear camera sensor. Apart from the sensor, the device is also revealed to feature a Qualcomm Spectra image signal processor (ISP) which co-ordinates stuff like autofocus, exposure, and white balance for the camera. This is perhaps, the main feature the photo shoot is meant to project.

Read More: OnePlus 3T Unboxing In A Fighter Jet (Video)

Interestingly, the images were captured at night and despite that, they still come clean, without any image noise.The images are crisp clear and quite stunning for images shot by a smartphone. For those who still want to see more shots of the Oneplus 3T’s camera, the images will be on exhibition between January 19 and February 27 at a photography exhibition event in China. Meanwhile, you can check out more stunning shots from the shutter of OnePlus 3T’s camera from down below.

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The Mi MIX is one of the best devices to come out from Xiaomi’s factory. Released alongside the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, this nearly bezel-less device is a beauty to behold.

When the phone was first launched, it was available only in black but during this year’s edition of CES which was Xiaomi’s first time of attending, the company launched a pearl white variant of the phone.

The white Mi MIX is no different in any way from the black variant save for the color and it still looks very beautiful too.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX has a 6.4-inch Full HD display with a 1080 x 2040 resolution. There is 6GB of RAM, a Snapdragon 821 processor clocked at 2.35GHz, and either 128GB or 256GB of storage. The main camera is a 16MP f/2.0 sensor with EIS, PDAF, and LED flash while the front shooter is a 5MP sensor. Both cameras are manufactured by OmniVision.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Releases Roidmi Glasses with Anti-UV Protection

The Mi MIX has a 4400mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support. There is a fingerprint scanner at the back and it has a USB Type-C port. Price of the white Xiaomi Mi MIX starts at ¥3499 ($509).

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HTC unveiled two new phones at an event in Taiwan today: the HTC U Ultra and U Play, and just the way the Moto Z Force and Moto Z Play belong to the same series but are targeted at different categories so also are HTC’s new phones.

The new U series are the pioneers of a new design from HTC. Both phones have a curved glass back HTC calls liquid surface. Their fingerprint scanners are front-mounted and like the HTC Bolt, they are also missing audio jacks.

HTC U Ultra

The U Ultra is the higher variant with a 5.7-inch Quad HD display with corning gorilla glass 5 and a smaller 2-inch (160 x 1040) display at the top just like that of the LG V20 and pretty much does the same work too. There is a Snapdragon 821 processor underneath the hood, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a SD card slot.

The primary camera of the HTC U Ultra is a 12MP UltraPixel sensor with a f/1.8 aperture and 1.55-micron pixels, PDAF,and laser focus. The front facing camera is a 16MP shooter.

The U Ultra comes with some cool features such as four omni-directional microphones that records sound in 360° for immersive audio. It also has a new software feature called HTC Sense Companion that learns about your usage over time and improves how your phone works, sort of like an AI assistant. The U Ultra has a 3000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0.

HTC U Play

The U Play tones down things a lot. There is a single 5.2-inch 1080p display and the processor is Mediatek’s Helio P10. Dependng on the region, there is a 3GB + 32GB model or a 4GB + 64GB model. The rear and front camera are both 16MP sensors but the front facing camera also has a special 4MP UltraPixel shooting mode. There is a 2500mAh battery inside which is pretty small considering the display is 5.2-inches.

READ MORE: HTC Vive Smartphone with Stunning Unique Designs in Works

Both phones are running Android Nougat and will first be available in Taiwan. The U Ultra will be available globally for $749 unlocked and you can pre-order it on HTC.com starting today. The U Play will be released in certain regions but the price is still unknown for now.

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Qualcomm’s new chip is the Snapdragon 835 which will be the SoC present in flagships next year. The chip manufacturer tweeted yesterday that their ”Snapdragon 835 processor will come into focus at CES 2017”. Hinting that more details about the chip will be revealed during the 4-day event. We might not have to wait that long seeing as a new benchmark result for the new chip has surfaced.

The new benchmark result is from popular benchmarking site, GeekBench. The device used for the test is listed as an ”Essential FIH-PM1” with 4GB of RAM and running Android Nougat 7.0. The device has a Qualcomm octa-core processor clocked at 1.95GHz. You might have noticed that the processor is not specified to be the Snapdragon 835 but the ARM 81 Implementer identification code is unique to the new processor.

RELATED: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 to Appear in Windows PCs Starting Next Year

The result of the test shows that the device scored 1844 points in the single-core test and 5426 points in the multi-core test. Comparing the scores to that of the Onelus 3T (snapdragon 821) and Huawei Mate 9 (Kirin 960), they are far from impressive but a comparison of the breakdown of the multi-core performance test of all three devices shows the Snapdragon 835 scoring highest in memory latency and memory bandwidth.

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It appears Xiaomi might be considering a small-screen flagship device for those who do not fancy phones with large displays. The information comes in form of a number of images of a phone called the Xiaomi Mi S posted on Weibo by @C数码猫 (C Digital cat).

The Xiaomi Mi S is expected to feature a 4.6-inch 1080p display, a Snapdragon 821 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of UFS 2.0 storage. It will come with a 2600mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 and will have a 12MP main camera and a 4MP front facing shooter. You might think since the Xiaomi Mi S will be featuring a small battery and display it will have a thin profile, but surprisingly, the dimensions of the phone puts its thickness at 8.2mm, its length at 128.3mm and width at 64.2mm.

A more detailed description of the specs says the main camera which is positioned at the top right corner with a dual LED flash beside it, is a Sony IMX378 sensor with PDAF, f/2.0 aperture, and an 80° viewing angle. The camera will be able to shoot 4K videos at 30fps and 1080p videos at 120fps.

The Xiaomi Mi S appears to use a single nano-sim card with support for 3x carrier aggregation(3xCA). The phone will support 4G+, 4G, 3G,and 2G networks. It will also have NFC, dual WiFi band support, WiDi, and WiFi Direct.

READ MORE: Report Says Xiaomi Mi 5C Could In fact Be Xiaomi Meri

Xiaomi is using a simple design for the Xiaomi Mi S. The audio jack is at the bottom and it sits on the left side of the USB Type-C port and speaker grille. The fingerprint scanner also appears to be an ultra-sonic one like that of the Xiaomi Mi 5S.

Big Question: Where is the Xiaomi Mi 5C/Meri?

Source: Weibo.com

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Chinese company Lenovo has officially launched its much anticipated ZUK Edge smartphone today. The Lenovo ZUK Edge was launched via an online conference and even though the company didn’t roll out the drums to herald the launch of another sleek flagship, the ZUK Edge’s specs lineup and spectacular design speaks volume about the smartphone.

Design

The ZUK Edge adopts its own design as it looks nothing like the Xiaomi Mi Mix, the screen-to-body ratio isn’t as high as was found on the Mi Mix as the Edge comes with a physical home button and other features which differentiate both high-end smartphones. The display only accounts for 86.4% of the entire screen, according to the official statement and that is amazing. The device also has a dimension of 142.9 x 74.5 x 7.68 mm.

There is a front home button under which is embedded the fingerprint scanner aboard the ZUK Edge. It is Lenovo’s first smartphone to use an underglass fingerprint sensor. Just as we saw in leaks, the ZUK Edge comes in black and white color variants only and of the two, the black color has a more rugged, and sophisticated look. Both variants adopt an all-metal body build with 2.5D glass on top. The screen is a flat one despite the device being called the ZUK Edge.

Specification – Lenovo ZUK Edge

Taking a look at the specs, the Lenovo ZUK Edge sports a 5.5-inch 1080 pixels display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor clocked at 2.35GHz. The device comes in two storage versions, one having 4GB of RAM and another with 6GB of RAM. Both versions feature 64GB of internal memory which is likely expandable.

Camera wise, the ZUK Edge comes with a decent camera setup as the device features a 13MP rear camera with LED flash. There is also an ample 8MP front-facing camera for cool selfies. The ZUK Edge also has under its hood, a 3,100mAh battery and has support for dual SIM / dual standby as well as full network support.

In addition, Lenovo also launched a ZUK Edge L Model with a customized gift box. The L model is a customized version of the ZUK Edge with a Lee Min Ho themed gift box. In case you don’t know, Lee min Ho is a popular South Korean actor.

Pricing

As for the prices, the Lenovo ZUK Edge version with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage carries a price tag of 2,299 Yuan (around $330), while the version with 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM starts at 2,499 Yuan ($360). The customized ZUK Edge L Model carries a price tag of 2,499 Yuan ($360) as well. Reservations for the ZUK Edge is already on while the device will go on sale on January 1. You can also check out the full specs of the Lenovo ZUK Edge from here.

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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.

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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.

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The ZUK Edge is going to be launched this week according to the image uploaded earlier today on Weibo by the Vice-President of Lenovo.

The image shows the ZUK Edge in white with its so-called thin bezels which doesn’t appear any different from what we have seen from other ”thin-bezel” phones. The poster also reveals to us that the ZUK will go on sale on Jingdong Mall on the 7th of December at 3 pm.

The ZUK Edge will launch with a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a 2.35GHz Snapdragon 821 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. It will also join the ranks of Huawei’s Mate 9 to be one of the few Chinese phones launching with Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.

The ZUK Edge will have a 13MP primary camera on the back, and an 8MP sensor in front for selfies. The phone will be powered by a 3000mAh battery.

READ MORE: Lenovo VP Leaks iPhone 8 Detail: To feature 3D Glass Back

Although the white version doesn’t look bad, it doesn’t have that sophisticated look the black variant possesses which we believe should be the one the company is advertising and pushing in our faces.

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AnTuTu has a tradition of releasing the list of top smartphones benchmarked on its app. We have been covering the top 10 list for the past few months and just now, AnTuTu has released the top 10 flagship smartphones in terms of performance for the month of November. Given that we have seen a couple of new Chinese flagships released in this period, there is no surprise that the list has a few changes.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 and the Huawei Mate 9 are the two new additions to the list. Of course, there was the OnePlus 3T launch, as well as the Meizu Pro 6 Plus launch, but we will see them added to this list only in the month of December. This is because this list is compiled by calculating the average scores with data from at least 2000 models. So, despite the Mi Note 2 launching in October, it only made it to the list in November. Similarly, the data for the Xiaomi Mi Mix is still inadequate to be included in this list.

In terms of performance, Apple’s iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are still on top. The best Android flagship is still the LeEco Le Pro 3, which is a steal at its sub-$350 price tag. The Pro 3 is followed by Mi 5S Plus and Smartisan M1L. The next two in the list are the new additions in November, namely the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 with an average score of 148,352 and the Huawei Mate 9 following close behind with an average score of 146,942. You can read our review of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 from here.

Seeing the Mate 9 in this list clearly shows how much Huawei’s Hisilicon chips have progressed in the past couple of years. AnTutu also noted that Huawei recently removed the temperature control restrictions on the Mate 9’s Kirin 960 via a new update which helped the chip inside to unleash its full GPU potential, helping it improve its overall scores.

The list also clearly shows that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 chipset rules the Android flagship market.

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In the past couple of years, Chinese brands have changed the way we looked at flagship phones, with phones from companies like OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Meizu showing us that we needn’t spend $700 on a phone for getting the best performance. This year, more companies have come up to prove this very point, which has left us with plenty of smartphones that are very good on paper and does not cost a fortune.

So, here we list the best smartphones in the market today, ranging from $300 and going all the way up to $770. These are some of the best Chinese flagships that you can buy right now.

Almost everyone would agree that the best Chinese flagship phone list isn’t complete without a OnePlus smartphone. Since the past three years, OnePlus has etched out a niche market for itself — the one and only affordable flagship that you need and the tradition continues this year as well with the latest OnePlus flagship, the OnePlus 3T, which is one of the best phones you can buy for your money right now.

(OnePlus 3 Review Here)

The phone comes with the most powerful Qualcomm processor yet, the Snapdragon 821, 6GB of RAM for super fast multi-tasking and even a 128GB ROM option for those who found 64GB not enough on the OnePlus 3. The rear camera is pretty good, with a 16MP Sony sensor with OIS and PDAF, but what’s really the highlight is the front camera, a 16MP shooter with f/2.0 aperture, making it a handy device for clicking your selfies.

The 3400mAh battery will ensure that your phone is powered for a day and if you find that not enough, the Dash Charge, which gets you 60% battery in 30 minutes, will get the job done.

It’s definitely a great flagship costing just $439!

You can read the entire specifications of the OP3T here.

Xiaomi’s smartphones have always been affordable and value for money and recently the company has increased its efforts to make a mark in the high-end flagship segment. As a result, we have a few Xiaomi flagships that make it to the list here (three to be exact) and all the three are worthy enough of your hard earned money. They come with top-notch features at an affordable price, making it true value for money.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 makes it to this list, which is unsurprising, given its dual curved display and powerful specs.

This Xiaomi flagship is a bit different from other phones in the list because of its dual curved display. The phone is a bit larger as well, as it comes with a 5.7-inch 1080p display, as opposed to the 5.5-inchers that are in this list. But the larger display means you have more screen real estate which is great for your games and videos. Inside, you get the best Snapdragon 821 chip, with the top-end variant featuring 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage.

The phone features a great 22.5MP 1/2.6″ sensor with EIS (gyro), PDAF and dual LED flash. The phone also features a large 4070mAh battery with QC 3.0 (82% in just 30 minutes) making sure that your large screen will be powered throughout the day.

The phone’s official price starts at $413 in China and goes all the way up to $516 for the 6GB RAM model. However, as you know, one will have to shell out anywhere from $50-$100 premium for each variant model.

Check out the entire specs of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 from here.

If you are looking for a Chinese flagship that’s compact and powerful, you should definitely check out the Xiaomi Mi 5S. The phone features a 5.15-inch compact display with 3D Touch on the top end 4GB + 128GB ROM version.

(Xiaomi Mi 5S Review Here)

It’s slim, weighs just 145 grams and is ideal for a small sized flagship. Internals are powerful, coming with Snapdragon 821 with Adreno 530 GPU, and a 1/2.3″ 12MP f/2.0 camera which should ensure good quality pictures even in low light. One feature missing from the camera is OIS. The battery is also decent measuring 3200mAh and QC 3.0 support helps in powering the phone all day long.

The pricing in China starts at around $300, going up to $350 for the 128GB version.

You can check out all the specs of the Xiaomi Mi 5S from here.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix is one of the biggest surprises of the year 2016 and hence, there is no way this list is complete without including this flagship. However, because of its super giant display, which covers more than 90% of the front, the Mi Mix is probably not for everyone. After all, using a 6.4-inch 1080p display on a day to day basis is not an easy task.

But if you are someone who loves big screens, the Xiaomi Mi Mix is probably one of the best-looking phones that you can buy right now. It is once again powered by the popular Snapdragon 821 chipset and even comes with a 256GB + 6GB RAM option for those who really want to take things to the next level.

While the camera is decent featuring a 16MP sensor with EIS and PDAF, it’s not the best in the market, which might be a let down for some. But it should still click some decent pictures. The battery is large, measuring 4400mAh which will ensure that you will get at least day long battery life despite its super large display.

The limited supply is probably its biggest drawback. This also makes the actual purchase price of the Mi Mix, higher than the official price tag of $516.

You can read more about the Xiaomi Mi Mix specs from here.

Despite its late entry into the smartphone market, LeEco has given us some of the best value for money smartphones available in the market right now. As a result, there is no surprise that this list includes the LeEco Le Pro 3 flagship that is powered by the mighty Snapdragon 821 chipset.

(Le Pro 3 Review Here)

In fact, the Le Pro 3 comes with all the bells and whistles found on a regular Android flagship today, including 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM option, a large 4070mAh battery, a decent 16MP camera with PDAF and a super slim 7.5mm body (slimmer than most phones in this list). However, what really sets this phone apart from others is the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone uses the company’s USB Type-C powered CDLA standard which it claims is better than standard headphone jacks.

If you can live without a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack, the Le Pro 3 is one of the most affordable Snapdragon 821 powered phones in the market.

It starts at around $270 in China and goes up to $300 for the 6GB RAM model. However, you can get the 6GB RAM version from sellers like OPPOMART for around $380, which is a good price even after the premium charged.

You can read the entire specs of the LeEco Le Pro 3 from here.

Your search for a good looking metal phablet ends with the Huawei Mate 9. It comes with everything that you wish for in a smartphone, including a Leica certified 20MP + 12MP dual cameras at the back. The Huawei P9 had one of the most interesting cameras in the segment and the Mate 9 aims to take things to a different level.

This Huawei flagship comes with a massive 5.9-inch display with 1080p display. Unlike the other phones in this list, the Huawei Mate 9 is powered by its own chipset, the Hisilicon Kirin 960, which to be honest has really caught up with other flagship processors in the market today. While there is no 6GB RAM option for this model, 4GB + 64GB storage along with MicroSD expansion up to 256GB should be enough for most users out there.

The dual cameras is the real focus of the phone, featuring 20MP + 12MP dual sensors with f/2.2 aperture, 2x zoom, PDAF + Laser Focus and dual tone flash. The front facing 8MP f/1.9 sensor should be enough for great selfies. Further, like all Mate series flagships, the Mate 9 also comes with a large 4000mAh battery.

This actually doesn’t fit in the affordable flagship category, with pricing starting upwards of $700. However, for this price, you get top-notch built quality, powerful hardware, Leica certified cameras as well as a premium experience. This is why it makes sense to include the phone in this list despite its costly price tag of $775.

You can check out the specs of the Mate 9 from here.

So, these were the top Chinese Flagships that you can buy in the market today. I would like to include some honorable mentions as well, like the 6GB version of ZUK Z2 Pro powered by Snapdragon 820 as well as the ZTE Axon 7 coming with a great audio experience. But if you are in the market to get the best Chinese flagship, the phones listed above are probably your best bet.

So, what do you feel about this Chinese flagship list? Do you think I missed out on any great phone?

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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.

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Lenovo’s ZUK seems to be working on a new smartphone, the Lenovo ZUK Edge, as revealed by the company CEO last week. First, we saw a new ZUK device, most likely the Edge on TENAA, now it looks like the phone has passed through the benchmarking website, AnTuTu, revealing its major specs.

The Lenovo ZUK Edge (Z2151) will come with the Snapdragon 821 chipset clocked at 2.35GHz with 6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The screen size is unknown but the resolution will be 1920 x 1080p. At the back, there will be a 13MP camera while up front, there will be an 8MP shooter. Another interesting feature revealed by AnTuTu is that the phone will be running Android 7 Nougat. Other possible specs of the device, as revealed by previous reports, are a 5.5-inch display and 3000mAh battery. All this translates into a score of above 160K on AnTuTu, which is great!

Despite the name ZUK Edge, the phone most likely won’t be bezel-less. However, to justify this name, the device is said to feature super thin bezels and we already got a glimpse of the design via a leaked image last week.

Reports suggest that the ZUK Edge will launch via JD.com in China in three variants 4GB + 32GB (2999 Yuan ~ $435), 4GB + 64GB (3299 Yuan ~$478) and 6GB + 128GB (3699 Yun ~$536)

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Coolpad and LeEco recently announced the Cool1 Dual smartphone aimed at the mid-range segment. Now, it looks like the collaboration is back with a new Cool device, as it recently passed through the network certification website TENAA.

From the design of this new smartphone, it looks like a variant of the Le Pro 3 that was announced by LeEco a while back. The back texture seems to be a bit different and the writing near the bottom now features Cool’s logo as well as ‘LeEco Inside’ tagline. Rest of the design is exactly the same as the Le Pro 3. The website reveals that there will be different color options like gold, white, silver, blue, black etc.

As for the specs, the new Cool smartphone will feature a 5.5-inch 1080p display with Snapdragon 821 (2.35GHz) inside and 4GB / 6GB RAM options. There will be three storage variants, namely 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. Further, like the Le Pro 3, this new phone also features a large 4000mAh battery.

For camera, the phone will have a 16MP sensor at the back and an 8MP sensor up front. As for the software, it is running on Android 6.0.1.

There are no further details available about this device, but given that it has passed through TENAA, we can expect more info in the coming days. It will be interesting to see how different this Coolpad + LeEco flagship will turn out to be as compared to the Le Pro 3.

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Xiaomi gifted us the Mi Mix and at the same time gave us the impression that the device was a concept phone that would be limited in production by the ceramic glass body it featured and the device is indeed scarce. Well, it seems the company is coming up with something to make up for the scarcity of the Mi Mix, as latest leaked renders suggest a Xiaomi Mi Mix mini version is allegedly in the works.

The renders, which we cannot verify their authenticity, seems to pitch the mini Mi Mix with the original Xiaomi Mix. The shots are a bit blurred or too distant to be able to make out in clear terms, the features of the device. But from the little we can see, the device seems not to possess any button on the display

According to the leak, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Mini goes by the code-name “Nano” and sports a smaller 5.5-inch display when compared to the 6.44-inch Mi Mix. The Mi Mix Mini is also rumored to come equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor which implies there is an Adreno 503 GPU onboard in addition to a Quad-core CPU. In addition, the Mini device is said to pack a modest 4GB RAM as well as 64GB of storage inside it.

Read More: [Video] Xiaomi Mix Subjected to Durability & Resistance Test

We’ll take this with a pinch of salt until it is confirmed. We’ll be on the look-out, though, for more juicy information about this.

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UPDATE: Another photo popped up yesterday, this time clearly showing off its ultra thin bezels.

Yesterday, we reported that Lenovo-owned ZUK has a new phone called the ZUK Edge which might be released anytime soon. Today a leaked image of what is suspected to be the new device leaked online.

The new phone is called Edge and the general belief is that it should have a curved display, right? But surprisingly this phone doesn’t have a curved display. If we were to relate the name to it probably having no bezels like an edge-to-edge display, it still doesn’t fit as the phone still has bezels on all sides and the fact that this is a white unit also lets us see that black ugly bar that goes around the display. So why is the phone called the ZUK Edge? We have no idea.

However, one thing we can see from the image is that it sports a large physical home button. This is not surprising as the screen is said to be 5.5-inches in size, so using a large home button that can be easily reached irrespective of the size of the user’s hand is the right thing to do.

READ MORE: Lenovo to Focus Only on Moto Brand for Smartphones

The ZUK Edge is expected to have a 1080p display, Snapdragon 821, 4GB of RAM, and come in 32GB and 64GB storage options. The battery size is unknown but the main camera is said to be a 13MP sensor and the front facing camera is an 8MP shooter.

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Like tradition, this is just the basic announcement of the Snapdragon 835 chip as the company is yet to reveal intricate details about it. But what Qualcomm did reveal is that the new chipset will be manufactured by Samsung on a 10nm FinFET process. Yes, finally, we are entering the stage where we meet 10nm chipset, which means SD835 will be much more efficient than existing processors in the market.

How much improvement you ask?

Qualcomm reveals that the Snapdragon 835 will deliver up to 27 percent higher performance at the same time using 40 percent less power than the Snapdragon 821 chip based on the 14nm process.

Another highlight of the new chip is the support for Quick Charge 4.0. The new fast charging tech will ensure that your phone will be charged quicker and more efficiently. The company reveals that a five-minute charge using Quick Charge 4.0 will be enough to provide up to 5 hours of battery life. Similarly, the tech can charge the phone’s battery up to 50 percent in just 5 minutes, which is amazing.

READ MORE: Qualcomm Earned $6.2B in Revenue and Shipped 211 Million Chips Last Quarter

As compared to the previous generation QC 3.0, the Quick Charge 4.0 will be 20 percent faster and 30 percent more efficient. The tech also takes care of thermal management, thanks to its third generation INOV (Intelligent Negotiation for Optimum Voltage) wherein both the voltage and current will be monitored during the charging process to ensure that the temperature remains below a standard level and prevent overcharging. Further, the new charging standard will also be compliant with USB Power Delivery standard and USB Type-C specification.

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You know how we like to pit phones against each other, right? Today is no different. Today’s battle is between the newly announced OnePlus 3T and Google’s own Pixel. First a brief introduction of both devices.

The OnePlus 3T is the ”successor” to the OnePlus 3 that was launched a couple of months ago. OnePlus has added a couple of improvements to make the already great OnePlus 3 better with this new device. There is the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 SoC, a larger 34000mAh battery, an upgraded 16MP selfie camera, and a 128GB storage option.

The Pixel is made by Google even though it is made by HTC. This is the device taking the baton from Nexus devices as google has alread shut down that line. It is the first android device made by Google the way they want and how they want android devices to be. It comes in two sizes: a 5-inch and a 5.5” variant which both have 32GB and 128GB storage options. And apart from those two differences, they are the same all through.

Round One: Display

The OnePlus 3T has a 5.5″ Full HD Optic AMOLED Display that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The Pixel, on the other hand, has two display sizes. There’s a 5-inch model for those who want something compact and a 5.5-inch version called the Pixel XL, for those who want the extra screen estate. Both phones have AMOLED displays too and have Gorilla Glass 4 protection but the OnePlus 3T has a higher screen-to-body ratio than the Pixel XL.

Round 2: Chip, ROM, and RAM

Both phones share the same Snapdragon 821 chip but are clocked differently. OnePlus has gone with the highest clocking at 2.35GHz but the Pixels are clocked at 2.15GHz. Will you notice the difference? It’s hard to tell because reviews say the Pixel is a very fast phone and that should be no surprise. The OnePlus isn’t a slow beast too. It’s Oxygen OS is well optimized and can be said to be one of the best ROMs after stock android.

The OnePlus 3T will, however, be able to run more apps at the same time with its generous 6GB of RAM. The Pixel, on the other hand has just 4GB of RAM on both versions but that should be enough even for power users.

There are no SD card slots on any of the phones so you have to choose either 64GB or 128GB of storage if you want the OnePlus 3T or 32GB or 128GB if you want the Pixel.

Round 3: Cameras

The Pixel has received very high praises for the performance of its primary sensor. There is a 12.3-megapixel camera with a f/2.0 aperture, EIS, PDAF, and laser autofocus on the rear and an 8MP f/2.4 sensor in front for selfies.

The OnePlus 3T uses the same primary camera as the OnePlus 3, a Sony IMX298 sensor  which has been rated average at best but it now has Electronic Image Stabilization in addition to OIS to allow you record more stable videos.

The company has given the front camera an upgrade. Moving it from 8MP all the way up to a 16MP Samsung 3P8SP sensor which allows you to take better-looking selfies and live stream in HD. Now that Whatsapp has added video calling to its list of features, this should come in handy.

Round 4: Software

OnePlus touts their Oxygen OS as better than stock android but that is a debate for another day. The 3T runs version 3.5 of Oxygen OS and it brings a number of customizations that you won’t find on stock android. It is still based on Marshmallow though but OnePlus promises an Android Nougat update by the end of the year. We hope the update hits phones before Christmas.

The Pixel, on the other hand, runs the latest version of Android, Nougat 7.1. It is the phone that will get a new Android update first before any other device in the world. If you want to stay ahead of everyone else when it comes to software updates,  the Pixel is the device to go for.

Round 5: Battery, Other Features, and Price

The OnePlus 3T packs a 3400mAh battery which is larger than the 2770mAh in the Pixel but just a tiny bit smaller than the 3450mAh battery in the Pixel XL. They both have fast charging but a comparison video puts OnePlus’s Dash Charge ahead of the Pixel’s USB Power Delivery fast charge.

While we have covered the basics, each phone still has certain features that will help determine which one you eventually settle for.

The OnePlus, for example, has dual SIM slots (nano only) allowing you the choice of having two different lines on one phone. The Pixel, on the other hand, is a single SIM device. The OnePlus has no IP rating but the Pixel is splash and dust resistant.

Pricing for the OnePlus starts at $349 for the 64GB model and $479 for the 128GB version. The Pixel starts at $649 for the 32GB version of the 5-inch model and goes up to $749 for the 128GB option. The Pixel XL is priced at $769 for the 32GB version and $869 for the 128GB variant.

READ MORE: Snapdragon 821 Battle: LeEco Le Pro 3 Vs Xiaomi Mi 5s Vs Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus

Conclusion

Both phones are really good but the OnePlus 3T has a lot going for it such as storage, RAM, and most importantly price. Its cheap price doesn’t mean they have compromised on quality either. Google’s Pixel wins in the camera department (I am sure of that) and has the upper hand when it comes to running the latest software but it is damn expensive!

Which will you be settling for? Do let us know which one and why in the comment box.

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ZUK managed to release one of the cheapest Snapdragon 820 smartphones in the market today with the price of the ZUK Z2 going as low as 1499 Yuan ($219). While the company is known to make affordable flagship phones, it does have some powerful handsets in its lineup like the ZUK Z2 Pro with 6GB of RAM. Now, it looks like Lenovo’s ZUK brand is preparing to release another smartphone called the ZUK Edge.

Chang Cheng, the head of ZUK, recently revealed a new image which reveals the name ZUK Edge. This basically confirms the existence of the device, but he failed to reveal more details such as a release date. Since there are two colors shown in the image, it is likely that the ZUK Edge comes in black and white color options.

The timing of this image is interesting given that we found a new ZUK smartphone pass through TENAA a few days back. However, the ZUK Z2151 model, certified on the website doesn’t seem to feature a curved display. So, if this is the ZUK Edge, why is it called the ‘Edge’? Either this could be a different smartphone or there are some who say that the screen proportion of the model will be very high, justifying its Edge name tag.

TENAA revealed that the ZUK Edge will come with Snapdragon 821 chipset inside with 4GB RAM and 32GB / 64GB ROM options. There will be a 5.5-inch 1080p display, 13MP rear camera, and an 8MP front shooter.

As you can see, while these specs are pretty good, it still lags behind some flagships in the market like the OnePlus 3T, Google Pixel XL, and Mi 5S Plus. At this point, we can’t be sure that the model that passed through TENAA is indeed the ZUK Edge, so we better wait for more details.

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Considering how 6GB RAM went mainstream only this year, it remains to be seen whether OnePlus will upgrade the RAM further to 8GB this year itself. While we are unsure of this, what we can say with certainty is that the phone will feature the faster Snapdragon 821 chipset. Qualcomm already confirmed this in an earlier tweet, but rest of the features of the device are still unknown.

RELATED: OnePlus 3T Officially Gets November 15 Launch Date

Other possible upgrades could be in the camera department as well as the battery department. The 3000mAh battery found on the current OnePlus is a bit small as compared to other flagship standards, so bumping it up to 3500mAh would be a possible option.

Anyway, OnePlus has confirmed that the new OnePlus 3T (name yet to be confirmed) will be unveiled on November 15, which is just four days away. We expect a lot more details before the release, so stay tuned for updates.

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OnePlus has officially released  a teaser on Twitter pointing at a launch event holding on November 15 at 1 PM EST. As rumored, the company is expected to release a Snapdragon 821-powered version of the OnePlus 3. Although the official release did not explicitly state the name of the device that would be launched that day, it is the OnePlus 3T, an upgraded version of the OnePlus 3.

Earlier on, Qualcomm had through its official Twitter handle released a post that teased the coming of a OnePlus device that would be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor sort of confirming earlier rumors. Now this teaser has given some confirmation to the rumors but then, it left off without ascribing a name to the expected smartphone. The poster contains the code T-7 and then the date as well as time of the launch event. While the letter T can be given to be representing the OnePlus 3T, we cannot say what the number 7 refers to. So we’ll have to wait till the conference to find out more.

T-7: The @Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (2.35GHz) is coming your way. Find out more on November 15. pic.twitter.com/fA8mUTYAjd

— OnePlus (@oneplus) November 8, 2016

Read More: Gionee S9 with 4GB RAM, Helio P10 Appears on AnTuTu

Specs wise, the OnePlus 3T is expected to sport the same 5.5-inch 1080p Optic AMOLED display that was first seen on the OnePlus 3. New details have emerged that it is likely that the OnePlus 3T would use LCD display due to shortage of AMOLED screen in order to fast track shipment of the device. In addition, the device is expected to feature two memory versions with 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, but both models are expected to have 6GB of RAM. The major differences from the OnePlus 3 will include an upgrade of the processor to Snapdragon 821, while the rear camera is expected to have the Sony IMX398 sensor that can be found in the OPPO R9s and R9s Plus. Also unlike the OnePlus 3, the upcoming device is expected to have Android 7.0 Nougat pre-installed. Not forgetting also that the price would come around $80 higher than the OnePlus 3, placing it around $480.

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Weibo user @ice universe has benchmarked the top 6 processors against each other and the results are pretty interesting. He has also listed out the strong points of each processor.

The result shows Huawei’s Kirin 960 winning scoring highest in memory latency, memory bandwidth, and Dijkstra algorithm value. The Helio X25  CPU  is no slouch either as it wins in some areas too. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 chip also ranks in HDR and Face Detection.

READ MORE:  Xiaomi Meri Rumored to feature In-House Processor

Samsung’s Exynos 8890 is best at encryption and lossless data compression (LZMA). The older snapdragon CPU however fails to win any category which is not surprising as the Snapdragon 821 is supposed to be better than it in all ways. But it does score a little higher than the SD821 in encryption.

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Nokia has continued to be a very popular brand despite been out of the picture for a long time, perhaps because of its credible track record back in the days. Recent news of the re-emergence of the Nokia brand was greeted with wild accolades online. Since then, a couple of leaks here and there have surfaced on the internet about the expected Nokia phones.

The leaks keeps getting larger, as a fresh set of renders said to be those of the expected Nokia smartphone have surfaced online and they look quite stunning. The renders did not reveal the front view of the device but focused on the back cover, and side views of the device. They showed the device sporting an all-metal design and having a curved antenna band design similar to the iPhone 7’s.

There are two openings are the back of unequal sizes. One of the opening is likely for the rear camera while we can’t say for sure if the second opening is for a fingerprint sensor or signify a dual camera set up. In addition, the Nokia brand name is neatly crested at the middle while two thin antenna bands run horizontally at both ends curving at the edges.

Insider sources also revealed that there are two slightly high-end Nokia phones in the works, both having similar designs with three front buttons. One of the buttons would be the home button and would also function as a fingerprint sensor.

Read More: Nokia Phone could be made by Foxconn, Featuring Camera made of Graphene

Furthermore, there are rumors also of Nokia Android phones with plastic back cover used on a metal frame design with several attractive color options. A Nokia exec had earlier on hinted at a Q2 2017 launch for the Nokia branded Android phones, one of which is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 821 chip and packing a 22.6MP rear camera

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