Galaxy Note7 will stop packing Samsung SDI batteries

In case you missed, Samsung has just announced an international Samsung Galaxy Note7 recall because of the recent explosion scandal. And now it looks like the brand has come up with a solution! Let’s have a look!

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Samsung Galaxy Note7: the temporary removal of Samsung-made battery

At least 35 models of Samsung Galaxy Note7 have been reported to catch fire and explode while being charged. This is a very huge number and of course a huge scandal for a brand-new smartphone in the market. To deal with it, Samsung have decided to announce an international Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall. In the mean time, the Korean brand have investigated the cause of the problem and today, there is an answer.

The battery of most Samsung devices is provided by different suppliers, including Samsung SDI – a sub company of the Korean giant. According to the reports, this sub company is the one that produced the batteries that lead to Note 7 explosion. After finding out the cause, Samsung also decided to stop using batteries from this manufacturer until they figure out what’s wrong with the production line.

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This will be a great challenge for the brand, as Samsung SDI produces around 70% of batteries in Samsung Galaxy Note7. The other 30% were made by Amperex Technology – a branch of Japan’s TDK Corp. This Japanese has claimed that they only provide batteries for Note 7 units in Chinese market, which is the only one that is not affected by the global recall.

Samsung Galaxy Note7: Will the brand make it?

For those who haven’t know yet, Kog Dong Jin – Samsung smartphone business head has shared that this recall will lead to a huge loss in the company’s profit. This loss is speculated to be around 1 billion USD! But it looks like this recall is the best thing Samsung can do right now. Let’s wait and see if this Korean brand will survive this scandal or not. Are you still team Samsung?

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime to be available for Rs. 19 400 in India!

Samsung has given a new offer for the high-medium range smartphones out there: Galaxy J7 Prime. The smartphone has just been recently launched in Vietnam and it will soon be presented in India at Rs. 19 400!

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Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime specs

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime specs include a 3GB RAM, a battery with a capacity of 3300mAh, dual Micro- SIM slots, and a 5,5-inch display with full HD resolution (1080 x 1920, ~401ppi pixel density) that is protected with a Gorilla Glass 4 screen.  For the users that need to store big media files, the smartphone offers 32GB of internal storage and, in case the memory capacity is still not enough, a slot for a microSD (up to 256GB).

The smartphone is equipped with an Octa-core 1.6 GHz processor with Samsung’s signature Exynos 7870 Octa chipset. The Galaxy J7 Prime is going to run on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) operating system with the company’s TouchWiz user interface. This version differs from the normal Galaxy J7, because aside from the accelerometer and proximity sensor, the Galaxy J7 Prime has a built-in fingerprint reader and a compass!

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This Samsung Galaxy model has a primary camera of 13MP (f/1.9 aperture, 28mm), with autofocus and a LED flash, and an improved secondary camera of 8MP (f/1.9 aperture) which also has a LED flash next to it. The camera features include: 1080p videos shot at 30fps, face detection, touch focus, geo-tagging, as well as panorama and HDR photos.

Galaxy J7 Prime: from higher shelf of medium range smartphones

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime price in India is at $292,73 (Rs. 19 400). The smartphone comes in two elegantly named versions, Black Personality and Stylish Gold, which both are given a minimalist body metal finish. With its memory storage and wide range of camera features, the Galaxy J7 Prime is a notable choice for fans of photography and video taking.

Recall Galaxy Note 7 due to battery explosion

Samsung has made a big surprise when they decided to recall Galaxy Note 7 in the global market. This causes an enormous loss for the biggest Korean giant. Let’s see the reason behind it!

Samsung recall Galaxy Note 7: Note 7 bug

Samsung recall Galaxy Note 7: the biggest tech recall!

About three weeks ago, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 started to be sold to the smartphone market and has brought huge success for the company. However, before it could make a hit in India market, Samsung decided to recall Galaxy Note 7 globally. This could be the biggest recall in tech history. The reason comes from the battery catching fire incidents. At present, Samsung is investigating for the exact cause of these cases.

Until now, there are 35 cases of battery bug on Galaxy Note 7. Although the main reason for this problem hasn’t been found, the company stopped all sale as well as replaced all devices already sold. Specifically, Samsung will need to recall and replace batteries in over 2 Million Galaxy Note 7 handsets, along with a change of the production process, before reselling this flagship.

Samsung recall Galaxy Note 7: Note 7 bug

The phone was expected to create big revenue for Samsung in 2016, and help Samsung get over its rival-Apple. Actually, Samsung completed that goal when they create a big revenue through this phone. But now, on the opposite, the recall causes huge loss for Samsung. Moreover, this incident will definitely affect the reputation the company is trying to build.

How to exchange the faulty Galaxy Note 7?

Next week, Samsung will have fixed the battery bug and give users alternative products. Besides, users also have other options: Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge, if they still don’t feel safe with Galaxy Note 7. Samsung will refund the difference in price between the two devices. As Samsung announced, Note 7’s users can return the handset in retail stores or contact directly with Samsung. What do you think about Note 7 recall? Please tell us your opinion!

New Galaxy A series coming: A3, A5 & A7 with 4GB RAM, 5.5-inch

Galaxy A series, including A3, A5, and A7, are the most trendy phones in 2016. Continuing this success, Samsung will update those devices. What will the new Galaxy A series bring us? Let’s see!

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New Galaxy A series: Galaxy A3, A5, and A7

In this Galaxy A series, we’ll talk about Samsung Galaxy A5 first. Samsung will bring a new life for this phone, with more RAM and a new processor. The phone was spotted on Geekbench with a model number: “SM-A520F”. In 2017, Galaxy A5 will come with a bigger 3GB RAM compared to 2GB RAM of the old version. Along with it is a new processor: Samsung Exynos 7880. Besides, it has at least 5.5-inch display, 2900 mAh battery, and 13MP/5MP camera based on what 2016 version has.

The rest of the Galaxy A series are A5 and A7. On Geekbench, they are leaked with model numbers “SM-A320F” and “SM-A720F”. At present, Galaxy A7 owns 5.5-inch fullHD display, 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM, and 3300 mAh battery. In 2017, this phone could be updated to bigger RAM and ROM. The rest will supposedly remain the same. Thus, 2017 Galaxy A7 will sport 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 5.5-inch, and 3300 mAh battery. As for the new Galaxy A3, it also allegedly comes with a bigger 5.2-inch, a bigger 2GB RAM, and a larger 3000 mAH battery.

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In terms of the design, Samsung Galaxy A 2016 lineup shows a much more appealing design compared to the 2015 variants. Therefore, it would be no surprise if Samsung renews the design of Galaxy A members. Hopefully, they will be more beautiful than the current models.

New Galaxy A series release date and new price

As some reports suggest, the 2017 versions of Samsung Galaxy A series might be announced between October 2016 and January next year. Basing on the old version, we’ll give you the expected price of Galaxy A line-up. First, Galaxy A5 price is $320 while its sibling – Galaxy A3 costs $230. Galaxy A7 price is $420. They are not too far from the price of the 2016 series. What expectation do you have for the 2017 Galaxy A series? Share with us your opinion!

Samsung Galaxy S8 leaked: 12MP+ rear dual camera

The next generation of Galaxy S- Galaxy S8- is said to be one of the most powerful smartphones next year. It is reported to come with SND 821 and a dual rear camera.

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Samsung Galaxy S8: dual camera on the back

Galaxy Note 7 launch this August didn’t really satisfy many people, especially for Samsung fans. Before this launch date, this latest flagship from Samsung is reported to come with powerful specs like SND 821, 6GB RAM, or Android Nougat. However, this device only features SND 820 (the US version), 4GB RAM, and Android Marshmallow. Now, everyone saves those expectations for the next year Samsung flagship – Galaxy S8.

Samsung Galaxy S8 specs are said to be stronger than Galaxy Note 7 specs. It is said to be powered by SND 821 processor. To ensure the performance, the company may add a huge 6GB of RAM. This flagship will also have an iris scanner, a dust + waterproof feature, and 4K or Ultra HD display. One of the most highlight specs of this phone is its cameras. According to some leaks, Galaxy S8 will sport Huawei’s iconic feature- a dual camera.

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S8 could probably own a dual camera on the back. This dual shooter will come with the resolution of 12MP and 13MP. On the front, there will be an 8MP selfie snapper. Next to this front-facing camera, you’ll find the iris scanner. It is likely that the company wants to bring Samsung phone cameras to a whole new level.

Samsung Galaxy S8: tough rival in the market

It seems that this Korean giant wants to increase their opportunity by stepping into the dual camera phone segment. Galaxy S8 will be a tough competitor in the market. However, Samsung is not the only brand to go this way. iPhone this year may also come with a rear dual camera. Besides, the successor of LG V10 (V20) will be launched next month with a dual back camera. And these are all we know about the next Samsung flagship. Just stay with us for more information!

New Galaxy A series coming: A3, A5 & A7 with 4GB RAM, 5.5-inch

Galaxy A series, including A3, A5, and A7, are the most trendy phones in 2016. Continuing this success, Samsung will update those devices. What will the new Galaxy A series bring us? Let’s see!

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New Galaxy A series: Galaxy A3, A5, and A7

In this Galaxy A series, we’ll talk about Samsung Galaxy A5 first. Samsung will bring a new life for this phone, with more RAM and a new processor. The phone was spotted on Geekbench with a model number: “SM-A520F”. In 2017, Galaxy A5 will come with a bigger 3GB RAM compared to 2GB RAM of the old version. Along with it is a new processor: Samsung Exynos 7880. Besides, it has at least 5.5-inch display, 2900 mAh battery, and 13MP/5MP camera based on what 2016 version has.

The rest of the Galaxy A series are A5 and A7. On Geekbench, they are leaked with model numbers “SM-A320F” and “SM-A720F”. At present, Galaxy A7 owns 5.5-inch fullHD display, 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM, and 3300 mAh battery. In 2017, this phone could be updated to bigger RAM and ROM. The rest will supposedly remain the same. Thus, 2017 Galaxy A7 will sport 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 5.5-inch, and 3300 mAh battery. As for the new Galaxy A3, it also allegedly comes with a bigger 5.2-inch, a bigger 2GB RAM, and a larger 3000 mAH battery.

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In terms of the design, Samsung Galaxy A 2016 lineup shows a much more appealing design compared to the 2015 variants. Therefore, it would be no surprise if Samsung renews the design of Galaxy A members. Hopefully, they will be more beautiful than the current models.

New Galaxy A series release date and new price

As some reports suggest, the 2017 versions of Samsung Galaxy A series might be announced between October 2016 and January next year. Basing on the old version, we’ll give you the expected price of Galaxy A line-up. First, Galaxy A5 price is $320 while its sibling – Galaxy A3 costs $230. Galaxy A7 price is $420. They are not too far from the price of the 2016 series. What expectation do you have for the 2017 Galaxy A series? Share with us your opinion!

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery test: Surprising result!

A Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery test has just been conducted by phoneareana.com. Besides Note 7, many other flagships also participated! Let’s take a look at the result!

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery test: Surprising result

To be more specific, joining Samsung Galaxy Note 7 today are its predecessors including Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Samsung Galaxy Note Edge; and some of its rivals in the market including Apple iPhone 6s Plus, HTC 10, OnePlus 3 and LG G5. The first impression of the result is that there is a steady progress with Samsung devices through the years. Note 3, with 3200mAh battery, only lasts for 6 hours 8 minutes while Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery, with 3500mAh capacity, lasts for 9 hours 49 minutes.

We also tested Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery the Snapdragon version, but the result was 7 hours 55 minutes, much worse than that of the Exynos version. Such gap is due to the fact that the Exynos chipset include two quad-core processors, one with high clock speed which is only used for handling heavy tasks, the other with low clock speed for dealing simple tasks without consume much of the battery. On the other hand, Snapdragon 820 chipset has a single quad-core processor with high clock speed for all tasks.

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Also according to the result, iPhone 6s Plus, with 2750mAh battery, remains “alive” for the same period of time as the… Galaxy Note 5: 9 hours 11 minutes. Besides, HTC 10, with 3000mAh battery, lasts 7 hours 10 minutes; OnePlus 3, also with 3000mAh cell, stays alive for 5 hours 53 minutes and LG G5, with 2800mAh battery, survives 5 hours 51 minutes.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery tests: Capacity is not the only thing that counts

So according to the test, Note 7 the Exynos chipset has beaten all other flagships in terms of battery. Many of you may claim that this victory is obvious cause the capacity of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery is higher than all the others. Or you may say that iPhone is the real winner because with only 2750mAh battery, it lasts 9 hours and 11 minutes! In fact, we need to consider both the capacity and the specs. iPhone lasts for a long period of time with its 2750mAh battery because it comes with a dual-core processor and 5.5-inch full HD display. Meanwhile, Note 7 packs an octa-core processor and 5.7-inch 2k display, which makes Note 7’s victory very convincing.

 

 

Samsung Galaxy C9 vs Oppo R9 Plus: 4GB RAM, 16MP camera

Galaxy C9 is the next phone in the C series of Samsung. On the other hand, R9 Plus is one of Oppo’s best camera phone. Let’s have a Samsung Galaxy C9 vs Oppo R9 Plus battle today, to see which phone is better!

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Samsung Galaxy C9 vs Oppo R9 Plus: Similarities and differences

To start this Samsung Galaxy C9 vs Oppo R9 Plus battle, let’s see what they have in common. First off, they both have huge screens: 6.0″ Full HD display. Also, both will have 4GB RAM to help power up performance. Finally, both of these devices have 16MP main camera with technologies like auto-focus and HDR.

Now, we will talk about the differences in this Samsung Galaxy C9 vs Oppo R9 Plus battle. R9 Plus will be powered by Snapdragon 652 chipset, while for C9 it’s Snapdragon 625, the same as its predecessor in the C series. The Oppo phone has internal storage of 64 or 128GB, and the Samsung phone will have 32GB. Galaxy C9 comes installed with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, but R9 Plus only has Android 5.1 Lollipop. And finally, R9 Plus has a selfie camera of 16MP, while the front snapper of Galaxy C9 is only 8MP.

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From the Samsung Galaxy C9 specs and Oppo R9 Plus specs above, we can see that Oppo phone would have better performance due to the better chipset (SND 652 vs SND 625). R9 Plus also has bigger internal storage than C9, although with extendable storage it wouldn’t be a big problem. The biggest advantage R9 Plus has over C9 is the selfie camera (16MP compared to 8MP). However, C9 has Android 6.0.1, while R9 Plus is only on Android 5.1 Lollipop, which means app integration and battery consumption will be better on Galaxy C9. Overall, R9 Plus slightly has the edge over C9 in this Samsung Galaxy C9 vs Oppo R9 Plus battle, in terms of specs.

Samsung Galaxy C9 vs Oppo R9 Plus: Pricing

So what about the price? Oppo R9 Plus price starts from $460 (~Rs30,000). We have not known Samsung Galaxy C9 price yet, as well as the release date. However, it is expected to be priced at $250 (Rs~16,800), which is much more affordable. So in terms of price, C9 has the edge in this Samsung Galaxy C9 vs Oppo R9 Plus battle. So, which phone do you think is the better phone overall?

Best removable battery smartphones with 3000mAh+

Removable battery smartphones now are the preferable choice for their convenience. You can easily replace the battery when it’s worn out. You can take them off when your phone falls into the water or have the heating issue. Today, we give you the best removable battery devices for August. 

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1. Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

Taking the first place in our list is Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. The device is now the best phone of Microsoft. With many strong specs, this handset used to dominate the Windows phone world for a long time. Unfortunately, this throne now belongs to HP X3 Elite with many strong specs (4GB RAM, SND 820). Microsoft Lumia 950 XL price costs a pretty penny. It’s about $440 ~ Rs. 29482.

The phone is powered by an octa-core SND 810 processor. It packs a 3GB RAM paired with a 32GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). There is a 5.7-inch 2K display with a 3300mAH battery life. The best highlights of Microsoft Lumia 950 XL specs are its cameras. There is a 20MP primary camera with f/1.9 paired with a 5MP selfie shooter.

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2. Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)

A new phone from Samsung also joins our list – Samsung Galaxy J7. Under the hood, the phone runs on an octa-core SND 617 processor and Android 6.0.1 OS. There is 2GB of RAM along with 16GB ROM. It’s a pity that the 5.5-inch screen of the phone only comes with an HD resolution. For photography, this phone has a 13MP main cam or a 5MP front snapper. One more thing about Samsung Galaxy J7 specs is its 3300mAh cell. Samsung Galaxy J7 price is quoted at about $360 ~ Rs24000.

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3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2

For best removable battery smartphones, we can’t miss the famous Chinese brand with its Redmi Note 2. The phone is powered by a 2GHz octa-core Helio X10 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. There is also 16GB of inbuilt storage. The memory can be expanded to 32GB. This Xiaomi phone has a 5.5-inch 1080p display with 3060mAh capacity. In addition to Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 specs, it sports a 13MP rear cam, a 5MP front snapper, and Android Lollipop. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price comes at about $180 ~ Rs. 12115.

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4. LG V10

LG V10 is one of the best removable battery smartphones in the market. With this phone, you’ll find a hexa-core SND 808 processor and an Android Marshmallow OS. To ensure performance, the company added a hefty 4GB RAM and a 64GB of storage. The impressive feature of LG V10 specs is its dual screen. This phone comes with 2 screens: a 5.7-inch QHD screen and a smaller one with 2.1 inches. Besides, there are a 3000mAh capacity battery and a combo of 16MP+5MP cameras. LG V10 price is quite high with $497 ~Rs. 33336.

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5. BLU Vivo XL

Last but not least – BLU Vivo XL. This phone comes from the US company – BLU. In terms of BLU Vivo XL specs, it comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display and 3150mAh battery. The heart of the phone is an octa-core MT6753 processor. There is 2GB RAM paired with 16GB of non-internal storage. For photography, the handset is equipped with a 13MP back shooter and a 5MP selfie snapper. It runs on Android Lollipop. BLU Vivo XL price is about $149 ~ Rs.  9985.

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Best removable battery smartphones with 3000mAh+

Those are the best removable battery smartphones in the market. They are powerful, they’re beautiful. So, if you are looking for a removable phone with 3000mAh and above, our list can help.

Music smartphones: Top 5 with 4GB RAM, 256GB ROM

Our list includes the best music smartphones from LG, Samsung, Sony and other famous brands. They sport “expert” audios that will give you nice experience in listening to music. They are also powerful with octa-core processors, 4GB RAM, 5.5-inch display, and …

Best Music smartphones form LG, Sony, Apple

1. LG G5

LG G5 is among the best music smartphones at present. It uses a good Audio setup from Qualcomm including WCD9335 audio codec and WSA 8815 amplifier. Especially, LG G5 is a modular smartphone, which means you can transform the audio module on the phone. Thus, you can add a better audio such as B&O Hi-fi to it. Besides, LG G5 comes with a 5.3-inch screen with 2K resolution and 554ppi.

Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm SnapDragon 820 chipset, 2.15GHz quad cores, and 4GB RAM. LG G5 has 32GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 256GB. The phone packs a combo of 16MP main camera and 8MP selfie shooter for photography. At the moment, LG G5 runs Android 6.0.1, but LG has confirmed to update the phone to Android Nougat soon, probably in mid-September. LG G5 price is $610 ~Rs. 40990.

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2. Sony Xperia X

Sony is among the first brands to invest in the premium audio features. To be one of newest smartphones Sony, Xperia X has the high-end audio which brings user high-quality music. It uses Sony’s Hi-Fi Audio codec along with LDAC and DSEE HX. That helps the phone produce high-quality audio files and offer better music for users. In addition to Sony Xperia X specs for audio, this phone comes with a 5.0-inch fullHD display, 3GB RAM, a 2620mAH battery, and 32GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Under the hood, the phone is powered by SnapDragon 650 basing on 10-core CPU. It supports an awesome camera including 23MP main camera and 13MP front shooter. Sony Xperia X price is $684 ~  Rs. 45950

Best Music smartphones form LG, Sony, Apple

3. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Next on our list of music smartphones is Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. The phone comes with 5.5-inch display with 2K resolution and 534ppi. Compared to Sony Xperia X below, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge specs are better: a 5.5-inch display, 4GB RAM, and 3600mAH battery. There is 32GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 256GB. The phone is now available in two versions of the processor. The first version is powered by Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 basing on 2.15GHz Quad-core. The second version is powered by Exynos 8890 basing on 2.3GHz Octa-core. As for Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge camera, it has 12MP main camera and 5MP front camera for selfies. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge price is $758~Rs. 50,900 for the first launch, but now it is cheaper at $658 ~ Rs. 44, 200 .

Best Music smartphones form LG, Sony, Apple

4. Apple iPhone 6s

Although iPhone 6s is not equipped with high-end audio like those devices above, this phone sill produces high-quality sound, especially via earphones and headphones. About other iPhone 6s specs, this Apple phone comes with a 4.7-inch screen with 750 x 1334 p resolution ~ 326 ppi. Besides, the phone packs 2GB RAM and three options of ROM: 16/64/128 GB. There is a combo of 12MP/5MP cameras and a 1715 mAH battery for about 14h of using time. Under the hood, iPhone 6s is powered by Apple A9 chipset basing on 1.84 GHz  Dual-core. You still find the 3D touch ID on the phone. iPhone 6s runs iOS 9 but Apple has announced to update this phone to iOS 10 this year, probably in October. As for the Apple iPhone 6s price, the 16GB storage version costs Rs. 45,480, the 64GB version costs Rs. 57,599 ($858) and the 128GB version costs $937~ Rs. 62,899

Best Music smartphones form LG, Sony, Apple

5. Sony Xperia Z5

Last but not least, we have Sony Xperia Z5. It comes with 5.2-inch display with 1080 x 1920 p and 424Ppi. In terms of Sony Xperia Z5 camera, it presents a 23 MP camera on the front and a 5MP selfie shooter. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810. This processor is based on an octa-core processor that comes at 2.0GHz. To ensure the performance, it gets a 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. There is also a 2900 mAH battery assisted by Quick Charge 2.0. This battery technology helps the phone to charge 60% in just 30 minutes. Sony Xperia Z5 price is Rs. $640~42,990.

Best Music smartphones form LG, Sony, Apple

Best smartphones with best audio experience

With those smartphones, you will have great experience in listening to music. Besides, they own powerful specs: octa-core processor, 4GB RAM, 5.5-inch, and more! So, which one is your favourite?

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on fire – literally!

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on fire- it is nothing new. It has been making headlines in recent weeks. However, there’s a case of a Galaxy Note 7 catching fire physically – and it’s not a joke! Let’s take a look at this story, shall we?

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on fire: What caused this?

As we all know, Samsung has been in the spotlight recently. The Galaxy Note 7 hype is unbelievable, we can see headlines like “Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on fire” everywhere. However, besides all the good things that have already been said and reported, this news is a little bit unpleasant for Samsung. Some images on the Chinese social media website Baidu showed us a Galaxy Note 7, only a few weeks old – as the poster claimed, burnt and damaged heavily after what seems to be an explosion.

What caused the explosion to make this Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on fire? Nothing is certain at this point, and there’s not much information about this case. However,from the pictures, we can see that the holder of the damaged Note 7 (we assumed that to be the owner too) used Micro USB to USB-C adapter. And apparently, the adapter caught on fire.

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For this “Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on fire” story, there are some explanations. First, of course, is the use of third-party charging wires and adapters, which many manufacturers advise against doing so. Also, the phablet in question may not even be a legit Note 7 – on the front, there’s no Samsung logo above the screen. Furthermore, Note 7 is not even officially released to customers yet (customers who pre-ordered will receive the device early September), only a handful of reviewers got their hands on this device. The last theory is that the fault lies in Samsung’s device. If this is the case, it would be big trouble for the Korean giant manufacturer.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on fire: Should you worry about this?

In any case, you shouldn’t panic just yet. For now, this is the only report of a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on fire. And it is very likely that this is not because of Samsung, but rather third-party manufacturers (wires, adapters, even fake Note 7). Even if this is truly Samsung’s fault, we believe that they will take appropriate action to prevent this from happening. So for now, let’s just wait and anticipate the release of Note 7, which will be very soon. Stay tune with us for more updates!

 

LG X Power beats Mi Max to be the best battery phone

If you think big battery capacity phone means the best battery phone, you might want to think it again. Because LG X Power proved that this perception is not always true. Let’s have a look! 

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LG X Power beats Mi Max in battery life test

Battery is one of the features which need to be improved the most. It seems like that battery capacity is not enough for the demands of users. This is the reason why many smartphone makers trying to enhance this feature on their products. Xiaomi is a typical example. Back to this May, this Chinese brand used to impress everyone with their long life battery product- Xiaomi Mi Max with an enormous 4850mAH battery life.

However, a huge battery capacity phone doesn’t mean the best battery phone. An LG phone with smaller capacity proved that. This 4100mAh smartphone beats Mi Max and become the best battery phone. It’s LG X Power. Surprised, right?! PhoneArea has just done a battery life test of some popular smartphones in the market. And the result is that LG X Power is the winner with the score of 15 hours and 18 minutes.

LG X Power The test was conducted by letting the devices run on a web-script. This program is made double the consumption of the usage. And all phones were set at the brightness of 200 nits. Standing the second place is also a strange name – BLU Studio Energy. Xiaomi phones with Redmi 3S and Mi Max are in the fourth and fifth spot. These next positions belong to the two flagships of Samsung: Galaxy S7 and Note 7. iPhone 6s Plus and Moto G4 spot on the last slots.

LG X Power: a great deal for a great battery

Congratulation goes to LG X Power. It surpasses all the tough competitors to be on the top of the list. However, the other LG X Power specs are not that impressive. It features a 5.3-inch screen, a quad-core MT6753 processor with Android Marshmallow, a 2GB RAM paired with a 16GB ROM, and a combo of 5MP+13MP cameras. So, if you’re just looking a cheap smartphone with a great battery, LG X Power is your proper choice. LG X Power price comes at about $201 ~Rs. 13,490