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Huawei Y6 Pro launched: 13MP and 4,000 mAH removable battery

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February 18
by Chris Eilers

Huawei has just launched a Y6 Pro smartphone, which is considered the international variant of flagship Huawei Enjoy 5 launched a few months earlier in China. The smartphone has a removable battery with 4,000 mAH and…

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Huawei Y6 Pro: removable 4,000 mAH battery

Last year, Huawei produced Huawei Y6 to international market, which is the equivalent of Huawei Honor 4A as exclusive edition for domestic market in China. To start off 2016, Huawei is introducing the Pro version of this flagship: Huawei Y6 Pro. The smartphone comes with very exciting specs and some favorable features that many people would enjoy. As the current biggest smartphone producer in China and among the top ones globally, Huawei products have all it takes to guarantee customers of their quality

Huawei Y6 Pro specs include a handy 5.0 inch display that comes in HD resolution. The smartphone is powered by 2GB RAM paired with a MediaTek MT6735P processor and quad-core CPU. Huawei Y6 Pro offers 16GB of internal storage and beautiful 13MP/5MP camera duo. This latest smartphone by Huawei is a Dual-SIM support and pre-installed with Android 5.1 Lollipop. Most importantly, Huawei Y6 Pro battery sports a massive 4,000 mAH capacity that can be REMOVABLE, which we surely appreciate!

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Measuring only 9.7 mm thin, the smartphone has a metal frame that is said as “water-ripple” by the company. There will be 3 color options for you to choose from: Gold, White and Gray. Huawei Y6 Pro price remains unknown now and will only be announced at its official release. However, to join in the competition, we predict Huawei will keeps the price at around USD 250 to USD 300.

Huawei Y6 Pro: keeping the price competitive

Beyond what we have mentioned, Huawei doesn’t reveal any further information regarding this Y6 Pro smartphone. However, as the phone is pretty much official now, and as we are having a huge event coming up soon, we are really hoping to see Huawei Y6 Pro at MWC 2016, which is on February 22nd!

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LG to introduce 2 LG X smartphones at MWC: 2GB RAM, 13MP and octa core

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February 16
by Chris Eilers

LG X Cam and LG X Screen are two new products the company wants to introduce to consumers in early 2016. Will they be as successful as LG V10?

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X Cam and X Screen – Mid-rangers but feel like high-end smartphones

There will be up to 2 new models coming along with LG G5 – the flagship and their names are really interesting: X Cam and X Screen. From the way they are called, we understand that one handset will focus much on camera while the other on display. And yes, when searching more information about them, we found the Cam will pack a dual rear shooter and the Screen borrows the V10’s secondary display, or a dual screen.

According to the manufacturer, both will be mid-rangers “for customers who do not want or need all the bells and whistles that come with today’s high-end phones.” Though, you’re gonna see some features borrowed from LG’s high-end machines. Speaking specifically, LG X Cam specs include two snappers on the back with one capable of 13 megapixels and the other 5 megapixels, a 5.2-inch Full HD screen, a 1.14GHz octa-core chip, 16GB ROM, 2GB RAM, a 2,520mAh battery, a 8MP front cam, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS out of the box.

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As for LG X Screen specs, there are a handy 4.93-inch HD main display plus a 1.76-inch secondary one, 16GB ROM, 2GB RAM, a 2,300mAh battery, a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Besides, it’s also got a fantastic combo of 13MP primary and 8MP selfie camera to help you take pictures.

X Cam and X Screen prices and availability

They are planned to debut in Asia, Europe and Latin America first in March, 2016, yet the official launch date will be February 22, right after LG G5 gets announced event at Mobile World Congress (MWC) this year. We predict that when the devices go on sale, LG X Cam price and LG X Screen price will be around $220. What do you think of this X series?

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Lenovo Lemon 3 Plus: 3GB RAM and 128GB ROM to launch at MWC

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February 16
by Chris Eilers

Thus far, Lenovo has launched some awesome budget smartphones for 2016. And at this MWC event happening on February 22, the company is about to debut another: Lenovo Lemon 3 Plus with a tiny price tag and…

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Lenovo Lemon 3 Plus features and design

Recently, fans found a tweet from Lenovo Twitter with the hashtag #KnockOut Coming Soon MWC 2016, hinting the debut of a new smartphone later this month. And our sources are suggesting that this new budget beast is going be Lenovo Lemon 3 Plus. Lenovo India has also joined the campaign and tweeted this saying “A gorgeous new device has been engineered from scratch to deliver the #Knockout punch. Brace yourselves”

From the teaser we spotted recently, the picture shows liquid metal being pour on a phone, which could be the hint that Lenovo Lemon 3 Plus is going to have a full metal body to give it a more premium look despite the low price. Lenovo Lemon 3 Plus is the successor of the company’s previous mid-ranger Lemon 3, which was launched in China earlier this year. The smartphone will be equipped with 3GB of RAM and Adreo 405 GPU.

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Other Lenovo Lemon 3 Plus specs we know for now include a popular 5.5 inch display with FHD resolution, Snapdragon 616 chip and strong octa core. The smartphone has a 16GB internal storage that can be expandable into another 128GB. The smartphone is capable of 4G LTE and sport 13MP/5MP camera shooters.

Lenovo Lemon 3 Plus price: super affordable

Lenovo hasn’t unveiled anything about the Lemon 3 Plus price yet. However, considering that Lenovo Vibe X3 was launched earlier with USD 293 for 3GB RAM and 21MP camera, our prediction is that Lenovo Lemon 3 will not be more expensive than USD 250. Actually, based on what we know about Lenovo, thi sLemon 3 Plus can be as low as USD 180-200. Let’s have a bet, will you?

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Onetouch Idol 4 and 4S launched: 3GB RAM, 16MP and 3000 mAH

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February 15
by Chris Eilers

Alcatel OneTouch Idol 4 and 4S with attractive prices, strong hardware and special designs. Check them out now to know more what these Onetouch Idol smartphones have!

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Mid-range Alcatel OneTouch Idol 4 and 4S: Specs and designs of premium phones.

Do you remember Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 whose top and bottom are completely symmetrical, and UI allows upside down view? It’s just welcomed two successors called OneTouch Idol 4 and 4S equipped with powerful hardware and affordable price tags. Though their official launches did not occur publicly, all of the handsets’ details have been posted on the company’s website.

Specifically speaking, Alcatel OneTouch Idol 4 specs will include a handy 5.2-inch Full HD display which is bigger and better than the Idol 3’s 4.7-inch HD screen. In addition, a Snapdragon 617 chip, 2/3GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and a 2,610mAh battery will also be on board to run the machine. In terms of camera, the main one is capable of 13 megapixels and the secondary snapper is up to 8 megapixels. Those who love taking selfie may fall for this guy easily.

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About Alcatel OneTouch Idol 4S specs, its screen measures 5.5 inches (the same as the Idol 3’s 5.5-inch variant) with Quad HD resolution, coming along with a Snapdragon 652 processor, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of ROM and a pretty good 3,000mAh cell. Additionally, the camera combo is more excellent than its smaller peer due to consisting of a 16MP rear and an 8MP front-facing shooter. Love it?!

Alcatel OneTouch Idol 4 and 4S price and availability

As we mentioned, both models were introduced online with a full package of specifications; therefore, they are very likely to be available for sale soon. However, prices are still unknown for now. Yet, basing on what Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 price offered, $180 for 4.7-inch version and $250 for 5.5-inch ver, we guess Alcatel OneTouch Idol 4 price will range from $200 to $280. What do you think?

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10 millions Huawei P8 Lite shipped worldwide, full specs

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February 5
by Chris Eilers

Huawei P8 Lite is not new, but the news is that million units of this model have been delivered so far, in its hometown China and a lot of countries around the world…

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Huawei P8 Lite – Small device brings huge success to the company

The flagship Huawei P9 has been leaked for a while and attracting tons of people due to its anticipated powerful hardware and gorgeous design. However, the main reason for the P9’s fame is in fact originated from the success of its predecessor Huawei P8 and variants. Released last year, Huawei P8 series did and is still doing well no matter how hard it is to compete with other excellent smartphones on the shelves.

The evidence is that recently, Huawei’s announced they shipped over 10 million P8 Lite machines globally. This makes it account for about 60% of the whole Huawei P8 series shipments (which are over 16 million units of P8, P8 Lite, and P8 Max in total), and 10% of the firm’s 108 million smartphone shipments in 2015. Though “shipped” and “sold” are not the same thing, it’s a good sign showing that the demand for P8 Lite is definitely high, and Huawei will know more about their consumers’ favorites.

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Let us recap a bit on Huawei P8 Lite specs. It sports a handy 5.0-inch HD screen, a dual SIM, Emotion 3.1 UI based on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop OS, a HiSilicon Kirin 620 octa-core 1.2GHz chip, 16GB ROM (+ 128GB), and 2GB RAM. Besides, the handset is fueled by a 2,200mAh battery and equipped with a 13MP rear and a 5MP front-facing camera.

Huawei P8 Lite price and availability

At Huawei P8 Lite launch, Huawei P8 Lite price was 1,588 Yuan or $240. Nonetheless, it’s been months and lots of handsets have debuted. Therefore, we bet Huawei P8 Lite will cost less now and you can find one very easily in local stores. OK, now tell us what you feel and think about this Huawei’s new star!

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LG launched new entry-level smartphone: LG K10 and LG K4

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January 29
by Chris Eilers

LG G5 is definitely a phenomenon these day. However, besides that flagship, the Korean company has also introduced 2 other entry-level smartphones to launch: LG K10 and LG K4, which will be roll out real soon.

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LG K10 and LG K4: awesome choices for budget phones

To start off 2016, LG from Korea has just announced their latest smartphones targeted for the entry-level market: LG K10 and LG K4. The company said both devices will start to arrive in many international markets starting this week, with the first region being Europe and CIS, then Asia, the Middle East and Latin America subsequently. Although advancing to 2016 market as budget mobile phones, the K series sport a very premium look and promise decent camera experience for user.

Specs-wise, LG K10 features a handy 5.3 inch HD display with 3 variants of RAM: 2GB, 1.5GB and 1GB. LG K10 will also come with either an octa-core or quad-core processor with 8MP to 13MP back camera and 5MP to 8MP on the front. LG K10 battery will be 2,300 mAH and removable (Yes, we all need this) and the device will run on Android 5.1 Lollipop by release. For internal storage, there will be some variants too: 8GB and 16GB, both are expandable through microSD card slot.

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Between the two, LG K4 is more affordable, therefore its specs will be a bit downgraded compared to the counterpart. The smartphone will feature 1GB RAM with quad-core processor and a 4.5 inch display. Together with 8GB internal storage, LG K4 also offers microSD card slot so that you can expand to get more space. LG K4 camera will be 5MP on the back and 2MP on the front, with flashes for both.  Last but not least, the handset is powered by 1,940 mAH battery.

LG K10 and LG K4 : LG is making it right!

Although there is no official LG K4 or LG K10 price being unveiled yet, LG remarked that they both are budget-friendly mobiles. With last year’s business did not turn out well, seems like LG is really focusing on the game to win back their market share by working a wider variety – both flagships and lower end smartphones

 

 

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Lenovo Vibe X3 launched: 3GB RAM, 3600 mAH is cheaper than expected

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January 28
by Chris Eilers

Lenovo has just launched the famous Vibe X3 in India this week – which is definitely a bit hit of the company for the past several months. Lenovo Vibe X3 price turned out to be even cheaper than predicted

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Lenovo Vibe X3 launched: 3GB RAM beast for a budget price

It is not too much when we call Lenovo Vibe X3 a beast. Not only does the smartphone come with 3GB RAM but it also features a decent 3,600 mAH battery (previous sources suggested 4,000 mAH but now it is all official) and a very nice combination of specs the will surely impress any user out there. Lenovo Vibe X3 sports a popular 5.5 inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 808 chip set, beautiful 21MP camera and 32GB internal storage which can be expandable via microSD card.

Recently in late January, Lenovo has launched the Vibe X3 to India market, which the price of as low as INR 19,999. This means Lenovo Vibe X3 price is equivalent to USD 293 or PHP 14K. Earlier, through different sources, we have predicted the phone to cost around USD 350 (PHP 16,700 or INR 23,900). Turn out this budget smartphone by Lenovo even costs less than our expectation. Seems like 2016 will be another successful year for this Chinese producer with the release of such impressive device.

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With all the official Lenovo Vibe X3 features we just got to know, this smartphone absolutely has what it takes to beat all other rivals in the market. A strong RAM together with generous internal memory; a high-end camera together with a long lasting battery and a special sounding quality provided by Dolby Atmos technology. Are they enough to convince you into buying this smartphone yet?

Lenovo Vibe X3: Best budget smartphone thus far

With a price tag of as low as USD 293, Lenovo Vibe X3 is definitely one of the best budget smartphone ever introduced to the market thus far. As the phone is already available in India now (through Amazon), we can totally expect a release to other Asian and international markets in the near future. Start saving, friends!

 

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Asus Zenfone 3 budget smartphone: full specs unveiled

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January 23
by Chris Eilers

Asus Zenfone 2 was absolutely the real beast of 2015, for being the first to feature 4GB RAM. In 2016, Asus is planning to make their good reputation grow even stronger, with an upcoming budget smartphone Asus Zenfone 3

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Asus Zenfone 3: next generation of reputed budget smartphones by Asus

Very recently, we have spotted on GFXBench 2 model IDs of the new Zenfone 3 smartphone by Asus, said to target at the budget category: Z010DD and Z012D are allegedly the first 2 variants of their new generation Zenfone. While the Z012D model will still feature 5.5 inch FHD display like their predecessor, seems like Asus is giving the Z010DD a bigger screen of up to 5.9 inch but a bit lower with HD resolution. Both smartphones are expected to cost no more than USD 250 (PHP 12K and Rs 16,8K).

Specs-wise, let’s talk about the bigger machine first. Asus Zenfone 3 specs, for the Z010DD model, will pack a 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and Snapdragon 615. The smartphone will have 13MP/5MP camera duo and run on Android 6.0 at release. Asus Zenfone 3 specs, for the 5.5 inch Zo12D model will feature 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and a Snapdragon 650 processor. There is no information thus far about this camera but we will also have Android 6.0 pre installed.

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Reading up to now, I guess you are also wondering why there is no appearance of any Intel chip set like Asus used to choose for their Zenfone 2 series. Although this is not finalized yet, this could be a new strategy in their business plan. Let’s see how the Zenfone 3 turn out to be and whether it can make another hit like the last generation successfully did.

Asus Zenfone 3 release: expecting Q2 2016

Asus Zenfone 3 is said to be released somewhere in Q2 2016. There are several months to count down, but we are already excited. Since previous rumors did mention that Asus was said to be working on a 6GB RAM smartphone, we are more than curious now to find out whether there is another model variant we don’t get to be introduced with. Asus Zenfone 3, you are such a nice mystery. Please also become a nice surprise when you come out!

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Lenovo K4 Note launched: 3GB RAM, 13MP is super affordable

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January 22
by Chris Eilers

According to a report from India, the latest budget smartphone by Lenovo – Lenovo K4 Note has officially been launched in January 2016. The phone was introduced earlier on big pages. For now, the mobile has fully showed up with official specs and features as well as details about retails….

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Lenovo K4 Note: full specs and features

Lenovo K4 Note – the successor of best-selling Lenovo K3 Note impresses us by featuring a very nice design with premium casing and elegant rears. However, as we browse over the internet, there are people commenting that the phone somehow looks similar to Asus Zenfone 2. Lenovo K4 Note sports a super cool combination regarding that this is such a budget smartphone: 3GB of RAM, 16GB ROM that can be expandable to 128GB, 64 bit octa-core that runs on Android 5.1 OS and Vibe UI by Lenovo. As for Lenovo K4 Note camera, there is a beautiful 13MP and 5MP combination

In addition to those specs, the K4 Note by Lenovo has a 3,300 mAH battery, a fingerprint scanner on the back, and a back cover that can be change and custom to your liking. Lenovo K4 Note is a Dual SIM and 4G LTE capable mobile device. More interestingly, the smartphone support 4G on both of the SIM card slots. At launch date, Lenovo sells their flagship together with a VR headset bundle, which is powered by TheaterMax to enhance cinematic experience for users. And only after 0.9 second after open in India, 10,000 K4 Note VR bundles already sold. What an impressive number!

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Lenovo K4 Note is already available to buy in India starting January 19. The Lenovo K4 Note price with VR Bundle is RS 12,499. Although the Lenovo K4 Npte price for only the smartphone is not finalized, it should be a bit cheaper than the combo. If you happen to already have one of this flagship, share with us your experience so far.

Lenovo K4 Note price – super affordable flagship

With a price of as low as Rs 12,500 (which is equivalent to USD 185 and PHP 8,800) for the full package with VR Bundle and cheaper for the phone only, Lenovo K4 Note worth being one of the best budget smartphones of this new year 2016, for having up to 3GB RAM and 3,300 mAH battery.

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Lenovo K5 Note spotted on TENAA: 2GB RAM, 3500 mAH for a budget price tag

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January 16
by Chris Eilers

While Lenovo Vibe K4 Note’s heat has not cooled down yet, now we are getting excited because of a new budget product called Lenovo K5 Note, which has just appeared on TENAA with…

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Lenovo K5 Note – A selfie-centric smartphone in 2016?

Yes, Lenovo K5 Note is a mid-range smartphone having been spotted on TENAA not long ago. Of course, many Lenovo K5 Note specs were also revealed, including a 5.5-inch Full HD display, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage (expandable via a microSD card), 4G LTE connectivity and a Helio P10 octa-core 1.6GHz processor paired with Mali-T860 MP2 GPU. Besides, the whole machine is run by a 3,500mAh battery and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS.

In terms of camera, the main one is capable of 13 megapixels and the secondary snapper is 8 megapixels, perfect for taking selfies or wefies. Looking at the pictures, we can see that Lenovo K5 Note is also equipped with a fingerprint scanner placed under the cam on the back. In general, we feel that Lenovo K5 Note design is pretty similar to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and totally different from the Lenovo Vibe K4 Note.

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Specifically, we notice that the shooter size plus its position, LED flash, round fingerprint reader, speaker grill, even the curve and front appearance are almost at the same places. Though, Lenovo K5 Note does look good and cause us excitement. How about you?

Lenovo K5 Note price and availability

At the moment, the company has not confirmed anything related to Lenovo K5 Note release date as well as Lenovo K5 Note price. Yet, usually when a device gets certified on TENAA, it will be coming soon. And basing on the phone’s specifications, we predict that the K5 Note will probably cost around $180. Do you think it is a reasonable price tag for this Lenovo smartphone?

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro: 2GB RAM, 4,000 mAH and Snapdragon chip set

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January 16
by Chris Eilers

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is so hot right now, which may be the reason why the company decided to release a new variant of it: Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon Version!

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 with Snapdragon chip and more enhanced features

As we know, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is the first device of Xiaomi to sport a fingerprint scanner and a sleek all-alloy body. It is also equipped with a huge 4,000mAh battery but priced at a very affordable level. Well, it’s already great but perhaps Xiaomi did not think so. Lately, they have announced a new variant of the Redmi Note 3, using a Snapdragon processor and boasting many more advanced specifications. Some sources also call it Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.

Specifically, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon Version packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chipset, 4G+ network, Voice over LTE (VoLTE), and two choices over RAM and ROM capacity: 2GB + 16Gb and 3GB + 32GB. Morover, this time, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs will include an up to 16MP rear camera with 0.1s ultra-fast PDAF along with a standard 5MP front-facing camera, and a bit bigger 4,050mAh battery compared to the original one.

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In general, we have a feeling that Xiaomi wants to make Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 their flagship smartphone since the new version is so powerful. The Snapdragon 650 is a good processor with up to 1.8GHz and the 4G+ network is significantly faster than the 4G one. Moreover, it even features the latest Sunlight Display to improve the phone’s readability in sunlight. Amazing!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 price and availability

The price of the 16GB ROM + 2GB RAM Note 3 got revealed to be about $151 while that of the 32GB ROM + 3GB RAM is still unknown, which is expected to be claimed in the next days. Of course, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon version will be available on sale in China first and international plans for it will be conducted later. Then, let’s wait and see!

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Asus Live: new budget smartphone with 2GB RAM, 2000 mAH for only….

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January 15
by Chris Eilers

To welcome 2016, Asus has just revealed a brand new budget smartphone series (besides the world-famous Zenfone 2 everyone loves): Asus Live with a very friendly price tag and still good specs to keep their reputation going….

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Asus Zenfone Live: new budget beast of 2016

According to Asus, the company is working on a brand new series of budget smartphone for 2016, so that they can offer a wider variety of choices for customer. This upcoming Asus phone will likely be called “Asus Live”, with code name G500TG. For now, Asus plans to release the new handset in Brazil market first. But this doesn’t mean we can not expect seeing the Asus Live very soon after in other markets, especially Asian.

Specs-wise, Asus Live features a 5 inch display with HD resolution, which is decent enough for a mid-range mobile phone. Asus Live will run on 2GB RAM with MediaTek MT6580 chip set and a 16GB internal storage. Our source did not mention whether Asus Live will have a microSD card slot, but basing on what we know about the brand, it will very likely support expandable storage. Other Asus Live specs include: 8MP/2MP cameras, 2,070 mAH battery and Android 5.1 pre-installed.

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Asus also revealed that, by buying this upcoming budget mobile from their company, user will receive a free 100GB capacity on Google Dirve for 2 years. Pretty ideal for business people and those who work only frequently. Asus Live price will be very affordable and reasonable compared to its specs: costing only USD 210 (equivalent to PHP 10K or Rs 14,2K)

Asus Zenfone Live: affordable price for good quality

We all know Asus as a very qualified smartphone producer for their Asus Zenfone 2 beast. This year, will the newbie Asus Live make legend for once more? For your interest, design-wise, Asus Live will have a colorful collection with at least 4 options for you to choose from. Stay tuned for more updates coming soon.