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We all made it to week 12 of 2018! This week by far is probably the most prolific in terms of phone announcements. Some of the recent release phones come with 6GB RAM, 20MP selfie cam and more! Let’s check out what new smartphone releases we have!

1. Oppo R15

It all started with the Oppo R15 announcement on Monday, followed by the Vivo X21. In details, the Oppo R15 comes with a 6.28-inch AMOLED display with 19:9 ratio and a resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The device takes power from an Octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 processor with Mali G72 MP3 GPU and 6GB of RAM. Also, it offers a 128GB of inbuilt memory and expands to 256GB via microSD card slot.

OPPO R15 runs Color OS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo system and a 3450mAh battery. In addition, the handset houses a Fingerprint scanner and Face Recognition feature. Furthermore, Oppo R15 camera sports a 16MP+5MP dual rear camera with LED flash and a 20MP selfie snapper as well. As for the Oppo R15 price, you can purchase this device with $539 ~ Rs. 34, 990.

2. Vivo X21

This new phone from Vivo boasts a metallic chassis. Vivo X21 specs feature a 6.28-inch FHD+ touchscreen with the resolution of 2280 x 1080p and 19:9 ratio. Besides, its screen will have a notch on the top. Under the hood, the smartphone gets power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. Furthermore, this Vivo X21 phone offers 6GB of RAM with 64GB or 128GB of internal storage (expandable up to 256GB via microSD). Concerning Vivo X21 camera, it sports a quad system. There is a dual 12MP+5MP primary camera in the back. Also, the smartphone goes with a double 12MP front shooter. Lastly, Vivo X21 possess a 3,200 mAh battery and runs on Android Oreo system. Vivo X21 price depends on the variants: Rs. 29,990 ~ $460 for the base model; Rs. 32,926 ~ $505 for the UD model.

3. Lenovo S5

Tuesday brought us three new devices: Lenovo S5, HTC Desire 12 and Huawei P20 Lite. First, let’s talk about the Lenovo S5. The phone packs a 5.7-inch display with 18:9 ratio and 1080 x 2160 pixels resolution. Besides, Lenovo S5 gets power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset and a 3000mAh battery pack. Further, the storage offers 4GB/6GB RAM options and 32GB/64GB storage variants. Regarding the optics, Lenovo S5 camera features a dual 13MP primary sensor and an 8MP selfie snapper. As for the cost, Lenovo S5 price starts around $185 ~ Rs 12,025.

4. HTC Desire 12

Regarding the display, HTC Desire 12 specs sport a 5.5-inch HD+ touchscreen with the resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. Under the hood, the Desire 12 gets power from the MT6739 64-bit quad-core SoC. Furthermore, the Desire 12 phone offers two storage options: 2 GB RAM with 16 GB ROM or 3 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. Moreover, HTC Desire 12 camera uses a single 13MP camera on the back paired with a 5MP front snapper for the selfies. On top of that, the new HTC phone will run on Android 8.0 Oreo and possess a 2,730mAh non-removable power pack. In the end, HTC Desire 12 price depends on the variants: Rs. 15,978 ~ $245 for the base model.

5. Huawei P20 Lite

For the Huawei P20 Lite specs, the phone arrives with a 5.84-inch touchscreen with 1080 x 2280p resolution. In terms of the processor, Huawei P20 Lite runs on HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset. Storage-wise, Huawei P20 Lite offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB ROM, which expands up to 256GB via microSD. Coming to the battery, the device draws a 3000mAH juice box. Regarding the optics, Huawei P20 Lite camera rocks a dual 16 MP + 2 MP rear snapper and 16MP selfie shooter. Furthermore, the phone operates on the latest Android Oreo system. About the cost, Huawei P20 Lite price starts around $456 ~ Rs. 29,582.

6. OPPO A1

Wednesday was quieter with the announcements of the Sharp Aquos S3 mini. Thursday was more exciting with the Oppo A1, ZTE Nubia V18 and Vivo V9. Let’s take a look at the Oppo A1. In terms of Oppo A1 specs, it possesses a 5.7-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen with the resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. Under the hood, the gadget delivers 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 128GB. Regarding the operating system, the smartphone will run on Android 8.0 Oreo. On top of that, OPPO A1 camera sports a single 13MP rear lens paired with LED flash. Besides, it comes with an 8 MP front camera. Moreover, this device owns a non-removable battery of 3180mAh which allows up to one-day usage. OPPO A1 price tag in China can be around $220 ~ INR 14,329 ~ CNY 1,391.

7. Nubia V18

Regarding the display, the ZTE Nubia V18 specs feature a large 6.01-inch screen with a 1080 x 2160 pixels resolution. About the hardware, it gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. Moreover, the ZTE phone comes with 4GB RAM plus 64GB of onboard storage. For the battery, the ZTE device packs a non-removable 4000mAh juice box. Under the hood, the Nubia V18 camera offers a single 13MP snapper on the back and an 8MP selfie shooter. Furthermore, the phone runs on Android 7 Nougat OS. ZTE Nubia V18 price starts at $205 ~ CNY. 1, 299 ~ Rs. 13, 367.

8. Vivo V9

Vivo V9 specs sport a 6.3-inch Full-view screen with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. On the other hand, Vivo V9 takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 chipset as the processor. How about the memory? Vivo V9 sports a 4GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage. Moreover, the Vivo phone runs on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo as the operating system. Additionally, for the battery box, Vivo V9 packs a non-removable 3260mAh capacity. Photography-wise, Vivo V9 camera system sports a dual 16MP + 5MP snapper on the back paired with LED flash. In addition, the front-facing shooter has 24MP with AR stickers and HDR support for the selfies. As you may concern about Vivo V9 price, we expect it to start around $354 ~ Rs. 22, 990.

9. LG K8 2018

And finally, on Friday of week 12, we saw the announcement of LG K8 (2018) and Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2. As for the LG K8, the phone comes with a 5-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. It also takes power from a MediaTek MT6735 chipset. However, LG K8 offers hardware only 1.5GB RAM and 8GB to 16GB ROM. As far as the photography aspect is concerned, the LG K8 camera packs an 8MP lens on the rear and a 5MP shooter up-front. In addition, the device runs on Android 7 OS and draws a battery box of 2500mAh (removable). LG K8 2018 price expects to start from Rs. 7499 ~ $114.

10. Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2

Last, on the list, we have the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2. The smartphone sports a 5.5-inch full HD (1080×1920 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass. The metal unibody houses an Octa-core Exynos 7 processor with 3GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage. Also sharing the space is a 3300 mAh battery, that is supposed to offer 20+ hours of talking time. In terms of optics, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 consists of a 13MP primary camera on the rear and another 13MP shooter up-front for selfies. In the end, Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 price starts around $215 ~ Rs. 13,990.

New smartphone releases of week 12

There you have it! The list of new smartphone releases week 12. In our opinion, the OPPO R15 handset is a truly “Selfie Expert” that camera lovers shouldn’t miss out on. Furthermore, we got the Vivo V9 beast with great design and powerful hardware. What do you think? We cannot wait to hear all of your opinion about these devices!

Recently, Samsung has officially announced the Samsung Exynos 9610 Octa-core chipset, which is the world’s first 10nm mid-range chipset. Keep on reading for more details!

Samsung Exynos 9610 Is World’s First 10nm Mid-Range SoC

According to our sources, the Exynos 7 Series 9610 is Samsung’s latest mobile processor that delivers on added power and speed. More importantly, the chipset sets a new performance standard for high-end devices. Furthermore, the processor comes with deep learning vision-image processing solution and slow-motion video capabilities. In details, these few that change the way we engage with our mobile devices.

On the other hand, the Exynos 9610 uses ARM’s big.LITTLE architecture, which powers Samsung mid-tier devices. Moreover, the processor is also the world’s first 10nm FinFET architecture and AI neural engine. In details, this engine can detect various objects with the ability to produce real-time bokeh. Further, this chipset features a new image sensing processor (ISP) supports native 4K video recording up to 120fps or 1080p up to 480fps slo-mo videos.

Samsung Exynos 9610 chipset specs include four high-performance A-73 cores (2.45GHz), which handles CPU intensive tasks and applications. Meanwhile, the other four cores are based on A-53 clocked at 1.65GHz, and the graphics are Mali-G72MP3 GPU. Furthermore, the Exynos 9610 offers greater LTE upload and download speeds (up to 150Mbps and 600Mbps respectively). Additionally, the chipset has latest Bluetooth 5.0, FM Radio, GPS, A-GPS, and BeiDou.

Which smartphones featuring Samsung Exynos 9610 chipset?

As far as it concerns, the processor delivers an unprecedented level of performance and energy efficiency in the non-flagship devices. In details, the brand will most likely implement Exynos 9610 in its products aimed at competing in the upper mid-range price bracket. Thus, we expect to see the chipset in selected Galaxy A and Galaxy C-series handsets at the time that the mass production starts by the end of Q2 2o18.

After the Galaxy S9 duo, many fans are now turning their head to Samsung next flagship Galaxy Note 9! Notably, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 firmware development process has revealed some exciting details! Read on to find out!

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 firmware begins development, ensures two models!

Just a few days ago, there was a report about Samsung Galaxy Moniker trademarked in Columbia. As a result, we believe this can be the confirmation that the Galaxy Note 9 is underway. Today, we came across one more new statement from Sammobile. The information gives away that Samsung Galaxy Note 9 firmware development has officially begun. Moreover, the Note 9 can be the first Samsung’s device to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor.

On the other hand, Sammobile reports also unveil that there are going to be two variants of the Note 9. Based on the firmware builds, we see that there are two models numbers: N960FXXE0ARB7 and N960FXXU0ARC5. As a result, we are now expecting the SM-N960 and SM-N965 model numbers depending on the region. If we can take a guest, both versions can be one Qualcomm core and Exynos chipset.

In terms of the display, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 specs pack a larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with the screen resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 can run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9610 chipset. Moreover, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 sports 6GB/ 8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage (expandable to 512GB). On another note, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 camera features a dual 12MP snapper on the back and an 8MP selfie shooter. Additionally, the Galaxy Note 9 packs a 3950mAh battery box. Lastly, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 runs on Android Oreo 8.0 operating system.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 release date and price

It seems like the Samsung Galaxy S9 firmware development begun two weeks earlier than that the S8. As a result, we can expect the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 release date to falls in September 2018, sooner than its predecessor. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 price starts at $1, 247 ~ Rs. 80, 000. Are you excited about this Samsung flagship release? Drop a comment to let us know!

It looks like Samsung has been on a roll lately. The company just released an Oreo update schedule for more Samsung devices. Scroll down to know when will your handset be updated!

Oreo update schedule for Samsung devices

The Galaxy S8 Oreo update is in full swing, with more devices around the world being treated to Android 8.0 as we speak. Samsung fixed whatever went wrong with the original Oreo release for the handset, and things are moving along. Samsung says in its statement notes that specific Samsung apps, including Pay, Internet, Notes, and Email, should be updated individually before updating the operating system, and advises users to back up personal data before performing the update.

In Canada, the company published a new Oreo update notice, which happens to have more devices than the previous ones that listed on our source website. Also, there are some differences in the dates (that was expected with staged rollouts). Below are the phones scheduled for an Android 8.0 Oreo update and the planned release dates. Again, this is from Canada, so some of these have already been installed in other regions.

On March 18 the update will be available on Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. Then the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will get it on March 28. After that, Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge on April 13. Coming up next are Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017), Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), the update will arrive on May 25.

Oreo update schedule for Samsung devices

Besides that, other handsets are going to get the update as well. For instance, Galaxy Xcover 4, Galaxy A8 (2018), Galaxy J3 Emerge, Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017), Galaxy Tab Active 2 and Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016). However, we have not fully known the specific dates yet. But one thing for sure it is going to happen sometime in the second half of this year.

Samsung next big flagship: Galaxy Note 9 is going to arrive with a whopping 8GB RAM and Dual camera. However, a recent report stated that Samsung Galaxy Note 9 fingerprint might not get under-glass placement!. Read on to find out why!

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 fingerprint might not get under-glass placement!!

Previously, we catch the news that Samsung has published their patent on an in-display fingerprint readers technology. As a result, many Samsung fans were expecting that their flagships – Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus – are going to feature this new security system. Besides, as they both skip the fingerprint scanner, many moves their expectation to Samsung’s next phablet: Galaxy Note 9. However, data analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has another idea.

Before, Kuo has suggested that the next Galaxy Note 9 is going to feature this new technology. However, he has a changed of mind and claims the opposite: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 features are going to drop it. In details, the cancellation occurs because of the ultrasonic reader (by Qualcomm) nor the optical reader (by Samsung LSI, Synaptics and others) have failed to meet all of their technical specifications.

On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 specs sport a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display. Furthermore, the Samsung Galaxy Note9 screen has the QHD resolutions of 2560×1440 pixels (18.5:9 ratio). Under the hood, Galaxy Note9 runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845/Exynos 9810 chipset. Notably, the Samsung phablet storage provides 64GB/128GB/256GB ROM and 6GB/8GB RAM. Besides, Samsung Galaxy Note9 memory is expandable to 512GB. Regarding the operating system, this Samsung flagship has the latest Android Oreo 8.1 operating system. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy Note9 features a 3950mAh battery capacity. Lastly, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 camera packs dual 12MP (f/1.5+f/2.4) rear snapper and an 8MP selfie shooter.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 release date and price

We can expect Samsung to introduce their next flagship in the second quarter of 2018. As for the cost, Samsung Galaxy Note9 price can begin at Rs. 80, 000 ~ $1, 247. Are you interested in this upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9 flagship? Drop a comment to share with us your idea!

With the competition getting fiercer in the Indian smartphone market, Samsung is geared up to launch Samsung Indian smartphones segment across price points. Scroll down for more details!

Samsung Indian smartphones segment

According to Asim Warsi, Global Vice President of Samsung India, the company is focusing on multi-dimensional strategies to counter the growing competition. As you witness, multiple devices go official over the year across price segments and channels (online/offline). Based on the latest news, the South Korean tech giant brought its flagships Galaxy S9 and S9+ devices to India on Tuesday, which goes on sale in India from March 16.

Moreover, the new duo includes “Make for India” features such as “LTE Carrier Aggregation” to let users stream data 2.5 times faster. Besides, there is a company’s own loyalty programme “Samsung Rewards”. In addition, Samsung has partnered with telecom service Reliance Jio and Airtel for “LTE Carrier Aggregation”. The purpose is to give users higher bandwidth, faster streaming and downloads to be the fastest smartphones (4G) in India.

According to our sources, Samsung has the largest retail network in the country with over 150,000 touch points. Moreover, they had expanded its market share with its core strengths in R&D and innovations. In details, they invested $14 billion in R&D globally and have five global R&D centres based in India. Currently, there are two manufacturing operations ahead of Samsung curve in R&D towards ‘Make for India’ target.

Samsung future plan for Indian markets

Furthermore, Samsung continues to invest in and focus on various purchasing channels. Also, they will continuously invest and expand their reach both on the channels and the after-sales service network. What do you think about Samsung new strategies to highly focus on Indian market this year? Leave us a comment below and stay tuned for more updates from us about this Korean giant!

We have already had a comparison post about the upcoming Nokia Edge 2018 with the Samsung Galaxy S9. This time let’s do another one but between the Nokia Edge 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus! One of them arrives with 6GB RAM, Dual cam and more! Take a look!

Nokia Edge 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus specs battle

After the launching of Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, the phone has become the talk of the town thanks to its impressive dual-camera. Besides, the Nokia Edge 2018 has also received many anticipations from all over the world. In details, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus specs offer a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED with the resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels. Nokia Edge 2018 specs include a 5.7-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. So Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus takes the win on this one.

Next, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus runs on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo and Snapdragon 845 chipset. Nokia Edge runs on OS Android 7.1.1 Nougat and 2GHz octa-core processor. However, Nokia Edge 2018 has 64GB/ 128GB ROM, 8GB RAM and a 3600mAh juice box. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus takes power from an Exynos 9810, 3500 mAh battery and offers 6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB ROM (expandable to 400GB). Another point goes to Nokia Edge 2018 without a doubt!

Camera wise, Nokia Edge 2018 camera sports a 23MP Pure View snapper on the back and a 13MP selfie shooter. On the contrary, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus camera gets an 8MP selfie shooter but packs an amazing dual-12MP sensor on the back. We would call it a win for Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus regarding camera quality!

Nokia Edge 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus release dates and price

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Nokia Edge 2018 release date fall in the second quarter of 2018. Out of the two, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is coming March 16 with starting price at $840. As for Nokia beast, Nokia Edge 2018 price is $650 ~ Rs. 41, 777. With the lower price tag, Nokia Edge 2018 is a better choice for photography fans and the massive battery.

We are finally able to lay out all of the facts about the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus camera. Here is all the amazing camera features this Samsung flagship pack, addition to 6GB RAM and 3500mAh battery! Take a look!

The phone that captures love from DxOMark!

Right after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, DxOMark – a famous website known for rating camera features (exposure, colour, autofocus, flash, texture, and noise) has immediately given out the performance test scores on this latest Samsung smartphone. According to DxOMark, 104 is the highest score they have recorded so far regarding capturing images ability on smartphones.

In this test, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus camera earns a total of 99 points. As a result, this Samsung flagship now beats the Google Pixel 2 at second place with 98 points. Moreover, the third place belongs to Apple iPhone X and Huawei Mate Pro 10. Although S9 plus video recording score is a little bit lower (91), it is still considered to be one of the top smartphones that have excellent video recording and camera quality.

In details, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus specs include a dual camera setup with the dual-aperture. Particularly, it switches between f/1.5 and f/2.4. Furthermore, this camera system allows portrait mode-esque blur and optical zoom. Moreover, the Galaxy S9 Plus has a delicate balance between noise and detail across all light levels. Therefore, it works well with low-light and bright-lighting condition. Reliability and performance consistency are also two bonus points of the Galaxy S9 Plus. In addition, Samsung has redesigned the app camera so that it is easier to swipe through different modes. Besides, they have updated new improvements like better auto-focus, multi-frame noise reduction. There is also higher slow-motion video recording with quality up to 720p. However, there is also room for improvements such as occasional exposure inconsistency, loss of sharpness in certain situations and slightly noticeable colour casts.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus release date and price

The big Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus starting price is $840 (depends on the carrier), coming March 16, but you can pre-order it in the UK and Europe, while the US pre-order date is today, March 2.

Samsung Galaxy smartphones are among the most popular in the world, and with good reason. From the top S-series and similar Note series to the A-series, Samsung has a strong range of Galaxy phones for all tastes and budgets. We take a look at which are best in 2018.

1. Samsung Galaxy Note8

Alright, so the very first smartphone we would like to introduce to you is Samsung Galaxy Note 8. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is powered by 2.3 GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 8895 processor or (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835) and it comes with 6GB of RAM. The Super AMOLED 6.3-inch display is gorgeous and looks its best when you use it at its native resolution of (1440×2960). The phone also packs 64/128/256GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB (dual SIM model only). The Note 8 runs Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), and is powered by a Li-Ion 3300 mAH non removable battery.

Furthermore, it’s one of the best camera phones you can get. The camera hardware for the Galaxy Note 8 includes a dual rear camera, with a 12MP wide-angle sensor with (f/1.7) aperture lens combined with another 12MP sensor with (f/2.4) aperture lens. It also supports 2x optical zoom, dual-tone flash, Optical Image Stabilization, and phase-detection autofocus. It can take 4K video at 30 fps. The front facing camera on the Note 8 has an 8MP sensor that supports smart autofocus for better selfie images. The price for this phone is around $930.

2. Samsung Galaxy S8

Next on the list, comes the S series, and that’s Galaxy S8. The large, bezel-less display is truly iconic and beautiful, and the screen quality excellent. Spec-wise, the Galaxy S8 sport a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED screen, an octa-core processor (Snapdragon 835 – USA & China), 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 256GB), and 4GB RAM. The Galaxy S8 runs Android 7.0 (Nougat) OS upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo). In terms of optics, the phone comes with a 12MP, rear camera with f/1.7 aperture with phase-detection autofocus, OIS & LED flash, while at front we have 8MP, f/1.7 optics for taking selfies. You also get Wi-Fi 802.11ac, the brand new Bluetooth 5.0 standard which improves speed and range, NFC, and GPS. With the powerful Li-Ion 3000 mAH battery S8 comes with the price of $660.

3. Samsung Galaxy S8+

The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are mostly identical smartphones. The primary differences are battery capacity, dimensions, and screen size of the Infinity Display. It’s 6.2-inch display with the same resolution and display technology, which is a dual-edge curved QHD display with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio (1440 x 2960 pixels). The Exynos 8895 SoC on the Galaxy S8+ is coupled with 6GB of RAM, also comes with 128GB of internal storage (extendable up to 256GB), and support wireless charging as well as fast charging. The phone runs Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo). In terms of optics, the phone comes with a 12MP, rear camera with f/1.7 aperture (phase-detection autofocus, OIS & LED flash), while at front we have 8MP, f/1.7 optics for taking selfies. With the powerful Li-Ion 3500 mAH battery S8+ comes with the price of $770.

4. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

The new Galaxy A8 (2018) is Samsung’s first non-flagship phone to be graced with an Infinity Display, so, Galaxy A8 features a 5.6-inch full-HD+ (2220×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio. There is a curved glass protection on top of the Infinity Display panels, identical to the ones featured on the Galaxy S8. Under the hood, the phone has an octa-core Exynos 7885 chip, 4GB RAM, and the phone comes with 32GB or 64GB of space that is expandable up to 256GB. Samsung has provided two front-facing camera sensors on the Galaxy A8 (2018). There is a 16MP fixed focus, f/1.9 camera sensor and an 8MP f/1.9 sensor. The camera on the back comes with 16MP camera sensor with an f/1.7 lens. Besides, the Galaxy A8 (2018) packs a 3000 mAH battery, runs Android 7.0 (Nougat) OS, and comes at a price of $530.

5. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Samsung Galaxy A5 comes with Super AMOLED full-HD screen of 5.2-inches with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels (424 ppi). In terms of specifications, the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) features octa-core at 1.9 GHz with Mali-T830MP3 GPU and 3GB of RAM while Exynos 7880 processor dramatically increases performance of A5 models. Internal memory is 32GB or 64GB expandable up to 256GB and the phone comes with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat). Galaxy A5 cameras are very favorable with 16MP on both sides. The front-facing camera matches the rear for basic specs, with a 16MP sensor and f/1.9 aperture. There’s no autofocus but selfies are super-sharp. With a non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAH battery Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) costs about $330 and it is definitely justified to be on this list.

6. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

Next on the list is a hit from 2016, a model that certainly needs to be mentioned and that is Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. Samsung’s Super AMOLED screen of 5.5 inches and Quad-HD resolution (1440 x 2560) with 534 ppi, provides exceptional sharpness. Water resistant (IP68 certified) Galaxy S7 edge under the hood features a octa core Exynos 8890 with clock rate 2.3GHz while for the other markets is powered by Snapdragon 820 from Qualcomm. For brilliant graphics care Mali-T880 MP12. There is 4GB of RAM and (32/64/128GB) of internal memory. The memory is expandable with a microSD card to 256GB. Samsung has a Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 3600 mAH, which supports Quick Charge 2.0. Main camera is 12MP, with aperture of f/1.7, while the frontal is 5MP. Price for this machine is about $550.

7. Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro

At the end of this list comes model of the C series, also from the end of 2016. The model is Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro and comes with a big Super AMOLED 6.0-inch full-HD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a density of (367 ppi). The SoC is a Qualcomm (MSM8976) Snapdragon 653 running at 1.44GHz, and integrated Adreno 510 graphics. One of this phone’s headline features is that it has 6GB of RAM. You get 64GB of built-in storage and microSD card compatibility goes up to 256GB, so you really shouldn’t be worried about running out of space. The main camera has a 16MP, f/1.9 aperature. How people love selfies, there is still one and the same camera on front. C9 Pro runs Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) OS upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat). With the powerful 4000 mAH battery C9 Pro comes with the price of $530.

In this list we have listed only some of Samsung models. The company is among the biggest players in the smartphone market, and we’ve taking the best for you in a bunch of good models. So, we believe that you will be able to find something for yourself.

Samsung Galaxy X folding smartphone is coming later this year with a flexible display to transfer the display into phablet at 7.3-inch OLED display. Check out Samsung Galaxy X details below!

Samsung Galaxy X folding smartphone

When it comes to Samsung Galaxy S9 duo flagships launching date in a few weeks, there exists more leaked information about the next project of Samsung. In details, the project comes with the codename “Project Valley” and its foldable smartphone “Samsung Galaxy X”. There have been seven years of making since its first foldable prototype smartphone back in 2011. However, it seems that the final product this year would be similar to its latest products.

Project Valley is a device that will come with two screens switched between using multiple gestures. Galaxy X owners will be able to use the device as a phone, while it functions more like a tablet when being folded. Besides, the display is on-progress to improve the flexibility of its OLED panel with 7.3-inch screen size. Samsung teased the possibility of its flexible displays during its latest earnings call, which shows us a positive result in the future.

The South Korean company claimed to focus on product line-ups for flagship smartphones to secure profitability. Therefore, we can expect that the next Samsung Galaxy X specs to go with the gorgeous design and premium features. Moreover, since there are still durability issues of the OLED panels, we have to wait a little longer than expected.

Samsung Galaxy X release date and price

Samsung plans to begin manufacturing its new folding OLED panels in September, ready for the Galaxy X production line in November. As a result, the launching date of Samsung Galaxy X should not later than December of 2018. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy X price might be higher than the Galaxy S8, around $950 ~ Rs. 61053. What do you think about Samsung’s effort over the years with folding smartphones? Drop us a comment and stay tuned!

Samsung Galaxy S9 benchmark test has revealed the most powerful handset in the market with Snapdragon 845 and 6GB RAM. Check it out below!

Samsung Galaxy S9 benchmark test

According to our sources, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ in the next few weeks with specs to be a common sight as 2018. Recently, the handset from leaked images just went through the Geekbench benchmark test with a Snapdragon 845 chipset under the hood. Besides, the hidden model number (SM-G965) gets 6GB of RAM inside and Android 8.0 pre-installed, which expects to be Samsung Galaxy S9.

The results showed a single-core score of 2378 and a multi-core score totally of 8132. Considering that back in December, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ went through the Geekbench test scoring a similar 2422 and 8351. Respectively, it certainly seems plausible that the results below are for the Galaxy S9. If it is accurate, Samsung Galaxy S9 specs may offer significantly better performance than any high-end Samsung devices available today.

For some markets, Samsung’s new Exynos chipset built on second-generation 10nm process replaces the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Meanwhile, Samsung’s best efforts with the Galaxy S9 still might not come anywhere close to measuring up to the iPhone X. However, they’re quite impressive as for the test results. While this is a pre-release Galaxy S9, the scores still place the phone among the best Android smartphones on the market right now.

Samsung Galaxy S9 release date and price

Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ on February 25th during the next Samsung Unpacked event in Barcelona. After that, the duo flagships would go on sale from mid-March. For the cost, Samsung Galaxy S9 price is $916 ~ Rs. 58,415, while the Galaxy S9 Plus starts at $1013 ~ Rs. 64,601. Are you impressive about the Galaxy flagships performance? Share with us your ideas and stay tuned!

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 design just reveals no bezel outlook with premium featuré 8GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Check it out below!

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 design with no bezels

Samsung Galaxy S9 duo flagships seem to appear on the market in the next few weeks. However, the spotlight today changes to another flagship Samsung Galaxy Note 9. In details, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 design has no bezels on the front side, compared to top-notch design as previously announced. Moreover, both front and back side of the phones presents curved edges, which are made of metal and glass.

On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 specs sport 8GB RAM and a vertically-aligned dual camera setup on the back, which might be dual 12MP sensors. Moreover, the fingerprint scanner placement stands right beside the primary camera’s housing. Also, there is a Type-C port, a loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack and the S Pen stylus at the bottom. Besides, the phone’s earpiece stays in the top portion of the display, along with selfie cameras.

Furthermore, the power button lies on the right, while you will find volume up, volume down and Bixby buttons on the left-hand side of the device. On the other hand, the video shows that blue, black and red-coloured Galaxy Note 9 is something more to expect with the new flagship. Learn more about Samsung Galaxy Note 9 details we have found so far here.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 release date and price

The Galaxy Note 9 expects to land in the third quarter of the year, probably in August 2018. Besides, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 price starts at least Rs. 80,000 ~ $1,247. Are you interested in this upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9 flagship? Drop a comment to share with us your ideas and stay tuned for more updates!