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Forget big, bulky 4GB RAM smartphones that tend to cost you a great deal of money. 2GB RAM smartphones come up handy, affordable yet still strong enough for the majority of us. It would be best to get one, especially from the legendary Nokia – coming this 2016. And all of these cost around USD 250 price tags

1. Nokia Lumia XI: 2GB RAM Nokia smartphone

The name says it all. Nokia Lumia XI is not an Android mobile, yet runs over Windows OS. It is an appealing smartphones with catchy colors as well as handy shapes, comfortable sizes and popular specs. Although it has not been finalized, Nokia Lumia XI is said to feature 2GB RAM packed inside a 5 inch display (or even smaller). There will also be a 20MP Pureview camera on the rear to make sure it lives up to public expectation.

Nokia Lumia XI is targeted at the lower-end category smartphone that comes off affordable. At the time when we are all tired and overwhelmed with luxurious smartphones that cost a fortune, a more budget-friendly handset would be much appreciated. And this Lumia XI price, as predicted, is around USD 200 or just slightly higher. The question being asked: Will Nokia prioritize this Windows smartphone or switch to an Android one?

As we all have known Lenovo K5 Note release date was in January of this year 2016. However, to people may not know that the Lenovo K5 Note price has surprisingly decrease to $219.99 per piece. Let’s take a quick look at this Lenovo device to determine whether it is worth buying or not.

Lenovo K5 Note: specs and design

So what kind of specs can we expect from the phone? Lenovo phone comes with a 5.5 touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixel. Much like K4 Note, the Lenovo K5 Note is also powered by a 64 bit octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor clocked at 1.8GHz under the hood coupled with 2GB of RAM and Mali-T860 GPU. It packs 16GB of built-in storage and supports storage expansion up to 128GB as well.

Moving on, this dual-SIM dual-4G Lenovo K5 Note runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box. There will be a rear-facing camera of 13 MP and an 8 MP font-facing camera for handling video chats and selfie. It is fueled by a 3500mAh battery which offers a standby time of 500 hours. Another highlight feature of the handset is its fingerprint sensor located below the camera module on the rear panel. Other connectivity options include GPRS/EDGE, 3G, A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB and FM radio.

Apart from those great Lenovo K5 Note specs, Lenovo sports only two basic colors for its Lenovo K5 Note consisting of Silver and Gold which are compatible with its all-metal body. Since that, Lenovo has proved its lots of improvement since the K4 Note.

Lenovo K5 Note: price and where to get it

So will you buy a Lenovo K5 Note with just only $219.99? If you say yes, check out your local retailers for availability. Make sure you decide fast as Lenovo budget smartphone always run out of stock in an eye blink.

It seems like Xiaomi will continue surprising people with another budget but powerful smartphone called Xiaomi Redmi 3A. Check out what it’s got!

Xiaomi Redmi 3A to come with 3GB RAM, Marshmallow OS and…

Xiaomi Redmi 3A is considered as the successor of Xiaomi Redmi 2A, announced in March, 2015. The 2A is actually a normal smartphone with a 4.7-inch HD screen, a Leadcore L1860C quad-core 1.5GHz chip, a 8MP/2MP camera combo, a 2,200mAh battery, 8GB ROM, and 1GB RAM. Well, we thought the 3A would be just a bit better than its elder brother, but it is not. It is much better, to be exactly.

Lately, Xiaomi Remi 3A has shown up on GFXBench under the name “Land”. Furthermore, some of its specifications are listed as well, and they are not what others can look down on. Speaking specifically, Xiaomi Redmi 3A specs include a 5.0-inch HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 octa-core 1.4GHz processor paired with Adreno 505 GPU, up to 3GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS out of the box.

Besides, it is said that the handset will also support LTE Cat.7 network and Quick Charge 3.0 tech although the phone’s battery capacity has not been revealed yet. So, those are some details about the upcoming device of Xiaomi. Hopefully more information related to the Redmi 3A’s cell, shooters, and other features will come in the next days. Let’s wait and see!

Xiaomi Redmi 3A price and availability

About Xiaomi Redmi 3A release date and price, no word has been made yet. However, since the machine has already appeared on a benchmark like this, we guess the official Xiaomi Redmi 3A launch will happen some time in Q2 or at least at the beginning of Q3. In terms of price, many sources have suggested that it will cost around $92. Wow, if so, Xiaomi Redmi 3A is really a fantastic budget smartphone in the house. Do you agree?

It seems like Xiaomi will continue surprising people with another budget but powerful smartphone called Xiaomi Redmi 3A. Check out what it’s got!

Xiaomi Redmi 3A to come with 3GB RAM, Marshmallow OS and…

Xiaomi Redmi 3A is considered as the successor of Xiaomi Redmi 2A, announced in March, 2015. The 2A is actually a normal smartphone with a 4.7-inch HD screen, a Leadcore L1860C quad-core 1.5GHz chip, a 8MP/2MP camera combo, a 2,200mAh battery, 8GB ROM, and 1GB RAM. Well, we thought the 3A would be just a bit better than its elder brother, but it is not. It is much better, to be exactly.

Lately, Xiaomi Remi 3A has shown up on GFXBench under the name “Land”. Furthermore, some of its specifications are listed as well, and they are not what others can look down on. Speaking specifically, Xiaomi Redmi 3A specs include a 5.0-inch HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 octa-core 1.4GHz processor paired with Adreno 505 GPU, up to 3GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS out of the box.

Besides, it is said that the handset will also support LTE Cat.7 network and Quick Charge 3.0 tech although the phone’s battery capacity has not been revealed yet. So, those are some details about the upcoming device of Xiaomi. Hopefully more information related to the Redmi 3A’s cell, shooters, and other features will come in the next days. Let’s wait and see!

Xiaomi Redmi 3A price and availability

About Xiaomi Redmi 3A release date and price, no word has been made yet. However, since the machine has already appeared on a benchmark like this, we guess the official Xiaomi Redmi 3A launch will happen some time in Q2 or at least at the beginning of Q3. In terms of price, many sources have suggested that it will cost around $92. Wow, if so, Xiaomi Redmi 3A is really a fantastic budget smartphone in the house. Do you agree?

CREO, a new Indian start-up, is making their debut to the release of Mark 1 smartphone. Coming up in April 2016, CREO Mark 1 is said to be the cheapest 21MP camera phone with 5.5 inch QHD and…..

CREO Mark 1 Motto: “A new phone, every month”

This announcement comes along with a very interesting aspect. CREO promised that, the device will have new features updated every month. These updates will be set according to users’ feedback and demand. The CREO Mark 1 is based-on 5.1.1 Android Lollipop phone with the operating system name Fuel OS. 5.5-inch qHD display CREO Mark 1 is a Dual-sim phone : Micro Sim and Nano Sim, its build and design is  metal frame body with Gorilla Glass 3 protection in front and back phone.

Some main CREO Mark 1 features include: Mediatek Helio X10 chip, with a speed of 1.95GHz. There will be 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM to can go up to 128GB expandable through a microSD card. CREO Mark 1 battery sports 3,100 mAH and goes with fast charging tech. However, Mark 1 does not provide fingerprint sensor.

If you like photography, CREO Mark 1 camera is backed by 21MP Sony sensor. The lens offers 4K video recording. Creo Mark 1 selfie shooter is a nice 8MP that is able of 3D photos features and GIF images. A huge bonus is that, Mark 1 allow its customers to personalize their own phone. You can have a unique mobile by having your name or text (within 40 characters) lasered on the left side of the metal frame

CREO MARK 1 price, availability and support

CREO Mark 1 is now available on the Indian Market which can be purchased at the accepting price around Rs 19,999 (~ $300). The company also announced their 106 support and service centers are on the way to be built in 95 locations.

After waiting for a while, Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE has been launched with affordable price. What is new and special about this smartphone? Let’s check it out…

Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE : more affordable price

Following the Company’s Asus Zenfone Go series, Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE has been launched this year. The smartphone contibutes to their affordable price phone offering. There are a slight upgrade in this version. Specifically, Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE operates a rather dated Android 4.4 KitKat. Other feature upgraded is the screen resolution to HD. And in terms of connectivity part, the handset has added support to LTE. Let’s talk about it more specific below.

As for Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE specs, the smartphone owns a 5-inch HD (1280×720 pixels) IPS Display. One feature is a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Processor with 2GB RAM. The Asus ZenFone Go 5.0 LTE has 16GB of inbuilt storage. You can expand up to 32 GB by a micro SD. The 8-megapixel shooter is on the rear of this phone with LED flash. Snapper of 5-megapixel is spoorted on the front for selfies. It contains a 2500mAh battery. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone supports 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0.

Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE comes in 2 colors: Charcoal Black and Pearl White. The handset measures 13.5 x 1 x 6.7 cm and weighs 136 grams. Although not packing any fancy specs, a 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM combination is more than enough to power smooth performance for average demand. Best thing about this phone, is that it comes with a very affordable price.

Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE price and availability

With some specific upgrades from Asus Zenfone Go, how much are you willing to pay for this 5.0 LTe version? In terms of Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE price, the phone barely costs you Rs 7,999. This is equivalent to PHP 5,500 and $120. Who would not be willing to pay such amount?

More and more 4GB RAM smartphones are produced nowadays, but an affordable 4GB RAM model is still hard to find. Here is an excellent option you can take into consideration.

Blackview R7: 4GB RAM, 8MP selfie, 2.0GHz chip and…

Blackview R7 design comes with a metal indie frame including “8 times precise CNC machining, Micron-sized sand blasting, vacuum-coating paint and nano anti-fingerprint technology”, according to the company. In general, it is a good-looking guy, but the more important point is that the hardware inside is of a beast smartphone.

Speaking specifically, Blackview R7 specs include a Helio P10 octa-core 64-bit 2.0GHz chip paired with Mali-T860 graphics processor, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 2.5D Arc glass, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage (expandable). Under the hood, there is a decent 3,500mAh Polymer Li-ion battery which can also smartly control the current as well as prevent over heating during charging. Moreover, 9V 2.5A fast charge technology is on aboard to make your phone fueled quicker and safe. Five minutes of charging can give you 90 minutes of talking. Isn’t it great?

About photography, you can use either its Samsung 3M2 13MP rear camera with focus times of 0.3 second or OV5648 5MP front snapper to take photos. And you know what, the Blackview R7 can create good images in low-light conditions thanks to improved camera tech such as SWDR (smart wide dynamic range) and SNR (signal to noise ratio).

Blackview R7 price and availability

No doubt the R7 is a high-end handset, yet it is also a cost-effective one. To purchase this 4GB RAM smartphone, you just need to pay $159.99. Obviously the manufacturer wants to compete with other brands by aiming at those who want something strong and budget-friendly. So, do you think they have succeeded? Share with us your opinions!

Phones under 300 USD can give you excellent displays. Check out some of them in the following list. We bet they won’t let you down!

1. OnePlus X

The second one is OnePlus X. Many people say that its 5.0-inch AMOLED Full HD (441 ppi) display is pretty sharp and crisp. Moreover, it is very handy and able to give amazing touch performance. Compared to OnePlus X price (which is about $260), OnePlus X seems a great deal not only because of the screen but also because of other OnePlus X specs: a Snapdragon 801 chipset, 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM, a set of 13MP rear and 8MP front shooter, a 2,525mAh cell, and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS.

Q1 of 2016 has already passed by with a lot of new budget smartphones being launched and introduced. Fast growing as it is, budget smartphones of 2016 have some significant features compared to that of last year.

Budget smartphones 2016: a significant improvment

Before we start, by “budget smartphone”, we are referring to those mobiles that cost no more than USD 300 (which is around PHP 14K and Rs 20K), a price that is rather affordable to the majority of users. First feature we have noticed from budget smartphones of 2016 is that, more and more of them are being packed with a strong 3GB RAM, instead of 2GB RAM like in 2015. Some great examples for this include, but not limited to Lenovo Lemon 3 Plus, Xiaomi Mi4s, Ulefone Vienna and so on…

The second feature we can find from budget smartphones of 2016 is fingerprint scanner. Used to be a signature of Apple iPhone products, fingerprint scanner can now be found on lower-end smartphones for under USD 300, or even under USD 200, both Chinese and non-Chinese handsets. Thirdly, as a big battery is becoming more and more preferable among users, more and more budget smartphones are offering the exact same feature: packing up a 3,000 mAH battery or even bigger for a smallest price tag possible.

Together with a decent battery capacity, the forth thing you can look for with lower than 300 dollars is fast charge capability. This makes charging time the best convenient we could ever enjoyed, allowing users to take the most advantage when buying a new smartphone, even for a very low price. Last but not least, even though a micro SD card slot is still highly appreciated, a bigger ROM is always of priority. That explains why many producers focus on giving their budget smartphones a very nice internal space for maximum storage. And you can easily buy 32GB ROM, 64GB ROM or even 128GB ROM with no more than USD 300.

Budget smartphones 2016: cheaper yet better

With the development and high competition among smartphone producers, us users are enjoying better and better offers everyday, for the lowest cost than ever. If you are going to buy a budget smartphone with under USD 300 price tag, which among the 5 features would be the most attractive to you personally?

It is time to review what Xiaomi smartphones have been launched since the beginning of 2016. They are all equipped with good hardware and prices…

1. January: Xiaomi Redmi 3

Xiaomi Redmi 3 was launched and available for sale in January. Design-wise, the handset sports an all-metal body and a textured rear panel like what you can see in the picture, like “the stars in the night sky.”  And there are 4 color options for you to choose: Gold, Dark Gray, Silver, and Classic Gold. Which one do you like most?

As for Xiaomi Redmi 3 specs, it boasts 2GB RAM with 16GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB), an octa-core Snapdragon 616 processor, a dual SIM, and MIUI 7.0 based on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. Xiaomi also equips this budget flagship with a decent pair of cameras: 13MP on the back and 5MP on the front. Though, the most significant thing about the Redmi 3 is its gorgeous 4,100mAh battery for 3 days of using without charging. Cool, rite?!

Everyone knows iPhone SE is a qualified smartphone with a tiny 4 inch display. But it is not alone. Here are some other awesome handset with a compact screen size.

1. iPhone SE

iPhone SE is called “mini iPhone 6S” for a reason. Apart from a smaller screen, the mobile features mostly similar specs to its bigger brother: 2GB RAM, Apple A9 chip set, 12MP main camera and 1,642 mAH battery. The only thing that misses out is 3D Touch sensor. The phone comes in 2 variants: 16GB and 64GB and can be chosen between Gray, Silver, Gold or Rose Gold options.

iPhone SE price starts at INR 30,000 (which is equivalent to PHP 21,000 and around USD 450) and will be slightly different in different markets. Recently, the smartphone scored up to 134.358 points on Antutu Benchmark,  which is slightly higher than iPhone 6s/6s Plus (with 132.620 points) and making it the most powerful 4 inch smartphone up to date.

LG G5 is considered one of the most premium flagships of this 2016. And to reach out to more customers, the company is launching a more affordable variant of this smartphone: LG G5 Lite

LG G5 Lite: 3GB RAM variant of the flagship

LG G5 Lite, with a model code LG H848, has been spotted from a source in China. The smartphone is said to have a reduction is specs, and of course, a cut in price compared to its original LG G5 variant. The most significant change spotted is the processor, which went from Snapdragon 820 to Snadragon 652. The 4GB RAM is also reduced into 3GB RAM for the “Lite” variant. This way, LG make sure the new mobile still perform smoothly yet save a great deal of money for those who prefer a more affordable phone.

Other LG G5 Lite specs we know for now include: the same 5.3 inch display, QHD resolution, a 16MP/8MP camera duo, 32GB of storage and Android 6.0 Marshmallow. LG G5 Lite, or LG H848 still sports  a modular design that looks pretty much the same with its bigger brother. For now, we have heard no word about other features the smartphone will have to offer, like “Always on Display” mode and so on…

It is becoming more of a common trend that, after releasing a premium flagship with powerful machine and a rather high prices, smartphone producers will launch more affordable variants of those beasts, with either a smaller display, smaller RAM or processor. This LG G5 Lite and the recently announced Samsung Galaxy S7 Lite make 2 awesome examples.

LG G5 Lite: Price and release

For now, LG has not confirmed yet about the release date and price of this LG G5 Lite machine. But they did reveal that, China will be the first country to try out this variant. We are expecting an LG G5 Lite release sometimes in Q2 2016 and predicting a price tag of around USD 350 – USD 400. Your opinion about this mobile?