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Out of many smartphones launched thus far in 2016, certain models clearly became more popular than others. Below are 10 of the most popular smartphones so far, voted by users

Most popular smartphones of H1 2016: powerful top 10

The list was announced by ACSI (American Customer Satisfaction Index), which gives scores to smartphones over a 100-scale. The scores are generated from a recent ACSI’s nationwide poll, reflecting what the real reactions are. This also indicates which mobiles are having the best popularity in 2016 thus far. Topping the list is, Galaxy Note 5 by Samsung, with 86/100 points. This could be surprising to many of us, because the majority would think that, in the US market, iPhone would always a dominating choice.

Ranked 2nd on the list is iPhone 6s Plus with 85/100 points, followed by Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note 4 – both by Samsung and bot got 84 points. On the forth position is iPhone 6S, which is just one point below. So you can notice that, top 5 popular smartphones in the list belong to either Samsung or Apple. It is rather interesting to say that, out of hundreds, if not thousands choices, US users still fall for the more well-known models by 2 of the biggest producers worldwide.

As we keep on reading the ACSI list, we keep finding more Samsung smartphones being listed. Samsung has always done a great job with the wide variety and high quality of their products.  This proven result will not fail to make Samsung users proud and be a good reference for those who are still considering which smartphone to buy

Most popular smartphones: Samsung leading the game

Although there are still different flows of comments about Samsung smartphones, the Korean company still keeps its high place among our fast growing market. If you have been following us closely, Samsung mobiles always show up in our top lists, no matter what category it is

Samsung skipped Galaxy Note 6 and preparing for Galaxy Note 7 later this year. Besides, Asus Zenfone 3 deluxe will be available for sale in June. So, let’s see the battle of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe. 

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe: Future battle

Firstly, let’s take a look at Samsung Galaxy Note 7 specs. According to reliable sources, the device will sport top-end features from the smartphone market. Galaxy Note 7 is said to be powered by SnapDragon processor with octa core, 5 or 6GB of RAM. There will also be a 256GB of ROM, which is the biggest memory until now. The phone also features 4600 mAH battery. As for Galaxy Note 7 camera, a 30MP snapper on the rear along with 9MP selfie shooter is expected. Talking about Note 7 display, we will have a huge 6-inch screen with 4K resolution

Meanwhile, ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe will offer a 5.7-inch display, which is slightly smaller than the Note 7. Instead of 4K display, Zenfone 3 Deluxe will only feature a Super AMODLED screen with 1080 x 1920 resolution. Other Asus Zenfone 3 specs include SND 820 chipset and 6GB of RAM, making it as strong as its counterpart. To make their device more competitive, Asus gives Zenfone 3 Deluxe and up to 256GB ROM. In terms of camera, Zenfone 3 Deluxe is not behind Note 7 by Samsung: there is a 23MP sensor on the rear and 8MP for selfie shooter.

However, if you like a big battery smartphone, maybe you will prefer Note 7 as Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe only comes with 3,000 mAH capacity. To make up for a normal battery, there is Quick Charge 3.0 for your convenience. To sum it up, with the same 6GB RAM, Zenfone 3 wins by offering a much bigger ROM. On the other hand, Note 7 by Samsung competes with a better camera and larger battery.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe: Price comparison

Despite the better specs of Galaxy Note 7, many users still love the Asus Zenfone line. Besides, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 price will definitely not be an affordable one. In opposite, we believe that the Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe price is lower. What about your opinion? Please share with us!

Samsung Galaxy C7 and Galaxy C5 show up as representatives of Samsung’s C series. This new lineup is gonna aim at the mid-range segment. These two phones are considered as brothers when both of them have so much in common. 4GB RAM, 32GB/64GB ROM are some examples.  

Samsung Galaxy C7: big brother of Galaxy C5 ?

Samsung has just presented its new smartphones: the Samsung Galaxy C5 and the Samsung Galaxy C7. Their names sound strange, right? Yup, because this is a whole new brand of Samsung: the Galaxy C series. This mid-range C lineup started with the couple C5 and C7. These two new phones own metallic unibodies. The designs of this couple are half strange half similar. The fronts of the phones still have the usual looks, while the backs have similarities with the HTC One A9. They will come in with different colors: Rose, Rose Gold, Silver, and Grey.

The Samsung Galaxy C7 specs and Samsung Galaxy C5 specs have a lot in common. They both run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and Snapdragon chipsets. They have the same connectivity and I/O features, same RAM (4GB). Both come with 32GB/64GB internal storage and the ability to expand the inbuilt storage up to 128GB by microSD cards. In terms of camera, you will find a 16MP primary camera with dual-tone LED flash, and 8MP front-facing shooter on both of them. These siblings also have a home button embedded fingerprint sensor on the front.

For the other specs, the C7 seems to be a little better than the C5. The C7 is powered by Snapdragon 625 SoC with octa-core and Adreno 506 GPU. Under the hood of C5 is the Snapdragon 617 octa-core chipset with Adreno 405 GPU. The “brother” C7  features a 5.7 -inch AMOLED full HD display and 3,300mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. While the C5 has a smaller screen with 5.2-inch AMOLED display (1920 x 1080p resolution) and supports 2,600mAh battery life with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.

The couple C5 and C7 prices and availabilities

The Samsung Galaxy C7 release date hasn’t been announced yet. However, the Samsung Galaxy C5 release date is said to be 6th June. These new phones have just been only launched in China market. So you can pre-order this couple now if you are in China. The Samsung Galaxy C7 price is around $395 (32GB) and $425 (64GB). For the Samsung Galaxy C5 price, it will be $335 (32GB) and about $370 (64GB). Personally, we think these new Samsung smartphone designs are very similar to that of iPhone 6S. What do you think about the look of this couple?

Samsung lovers may wonder why the name of the next phablet is Galaxy Note 7, while the latest device from this product line is Galaxy Note 5. To clarify it, please take a look!

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 – the new campaign of Samsung

What a pity for Galaxy Note 6 as it is completely skipped in the production line. Explaining about Galaxy Note 7, the Korean mobile company insisted on the consistency. To be more specific, Samsung wants all the products released in the same year to share the same number. For example, this year we will see the S7, S7 Edge. If they release a phablet named Galaxy Note 6, it could possibly lead to some confusions, one of which is the thought that Galaxy Note 6 is an older generation than the S7 Edge.

Moreover, via this campaign, Samsung might want to send a hidden message to its biggest rival: Apple. Later this year, Apple will release its two next devices: iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Then it might be a little challenging for Galaxy Note 6 to compete with iPhone 7, as there will be thousands of amateur users who may assume that Galaxy Note 6 is older than iPhone 7. That is why the announcement of Galaxy Note 7 will be an important step of Samsung on occupying the mobile phone market segment.

About Samsung Galaxy Note 7 specs, according to many sources, the phablet will offer the most high-end features ever, compared to its siblings. Galaxy Note 7 will be backed up by Snapdragon Qualcomm octa-core 2.9 GHz processor, 5GB of RAM. Note 7 will also come with 4600 mAh battery, equipped with wireless charging technology. Besides, the rear camera is reported to be a 30 MP one with the most innovative functions, along with a 9 MP selfie shooter. About the display, Galaxy Note 7 will offer a 6-inch 4k resolution screen.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Price and Release date

With such incredible specs, Galaxy Note 7 will for sure come with a very luxurious price. Rumour has it that Galaxy Note 7 price will be around 800$ for the 64GB version and 1400$ for the 128GB version. About Galaxy Note 7 release date, it is expected to be in the 2nd week of August this year. So you had better save up money from now on if you want to own this device. (Source)

Galaxy Note 6 – the latest flagship phablet of Samsung- is reported to be released on August 15th in the US. This point of time is close to our prediction. Thanks to Samsung Galaxy Note 6 price, this handset is supposed to hit the market and sniper the iPhone 7.

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 – a hit in 2016

When a new smartphone comes out, we will see a better one in the next 3 months. For example, Apple and Samsung, two famous brands in the world,  are trying to perform better in the market and trying to be the leadership in the smartphone industry through their new flagships. Apple will launch the iPhone 7 at the end of this year. To respond, Samsung is preparing for their new flagship – Samsung Galaxy Note 6. In this post, we don’t tell you who is the winner, but we will show you how amazing Galaxy Note 6 will be?. And the answer, depend on you!

A recent leak from Weibo-social media network from China– claimed that the Galaxy Note 6 specs would include a 6GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage and Qualcomm SnapDragon 823- biggest storage until now. Especially, Samsung Galaxy Note 6 screen comes with 6.0-inch 4K display, better than it’s predecessor-Note 5 (5.7- inch and 1440 x 2560 resolution). That’s is a great screen for an Android handset!

In addition, the Samsung Galaxy Note 6 battery is capable of 4200mAh battery while the Galaxy Note 5 is 3000mAh. The handset will come with  new Google OS-Android N software. As for Galaxy Note 6 camera, the handset may pack 30MP on the rear and 15MP on the front for selfies.  From the leaked information, Samsung Galaxy Note 6 release date is on mid-August with 2 variant: plane and curve.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 6 price – Competitive price!

Now, let’s talk about the Samsung Galaxy Note 6 price. To recap, the Galaxy Note 5 price costs about $714 when it was launched in the UK. Before that, the Note 3 and Note 4 – were about $365 and $466. So, many people believe that Samsung will pitch the Note 6 along these lines, around the $895. In while, the Apple iPhone 7 price is expect to be $688 (16GB),  $856(32GB) and $950(128Gb). Moreover, as some reliable sources, iPhone 7 doesn’t have any significant changes when comparing as it’s predecessors. So, you think which one is better?

After the launch of Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung is preparing for the new handset named Samsung Galaxy C5. This new Samsung phone comes with 4GB of RAM, 5.5 FHD screen and…

Samsung Galaxy C5 specs

Today, we can see many Samsung Galaxy series like Galaxy S, the Galaxy A, and the Galaxy J. And now, as recent reports, Samsung will launch a new smartphone called Galaxy C5. That is also the appearance of Galaxy C series. Thanks to some latest leaked photos, we can see some of Samsung Galaxy C5 specs. At the first look, Samsung Galaxy C5 design has the same in some points with Samsung Galaxy S6 and S7. Furthermore, the phone has a metallic unibody.

As for Samsung Galaxy C5 specs, the handset comes with a 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, Octa-core 1.5 GHz, and QualcommSnapDragon MSM8952 617. Samsung Galaxy C5 screen is expected to be a 5.5 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. In addition, Samsung Galaxy C5 camera will sport a 16 MP on the rear with autofocus and dual-LED flash, and 8 MP on the front for selfies. The phone will run OS v6.0-the latest Android OS for mobile.

With all of Samsung Galaxy C5 features above, the phone will be a great device that comes in May. This latest Samsung galaxy phone is expected to be the first success of Samsung Galaxy C series. Aside from the Galaxy C5, a C7 is the next smartphone in Samsung Galaxy C series. Like Samsung Galaxy C5, we don’t have full of C7 specs, but it will come soon in May.

Samsung Galaxy C5 price and release date.

Until now, we don’t have the information about Samsung Galaxy C5 price as well as its release date. However, when comparing with its predecessors, we expect that Samsung Galaxy C5 will cost around $300-350. That is not cheap price but a reasonable one for all of Samsung Galaxy C5 specs above. Samsung hasn’t official announced Samsung Galaxy C5 release date too. But we expect the phone will come soon at the later this month. So, let’s wait for that!

Samsung Galaxy S7 launched and released on March 1st and it’s now becoming the most popular trend in the world. But we still think that you should pick its biggest competitor – the HTC 10 smartphone. Here are our reasons why some HTC 10 specs are more outstanding than Samsung Galaxy S7.

Less boat and cleaner Android

HTC 10 brings a comfortable experience to users by co-operating with Google to remove the unnecessary duplicate apps. You won’t be annoyed by two mail apps, two calendar apps, or two browsers on HTC 10. It’s gonna be different on S7, there will be  Google apps in parallel with Samsung apps, and those apps have the same functions. This Samsung Galaxy S7 specs will cause you a little inconvenience.

Fingerprint resistant

It’s undeniable that S7 is the beautiful smartphone with a stunning design, especially with the back cover which was made of glass. However, this elegant glassy back cover will be full of fingerprint stains and become really greasy. On the contrary, HTC 10 is the all-in-one metal design which will give you a solid felling when holding it; it also limits dust and fingerprint.

Best choice for selfie

There was no smartphone which had optical image stabilization (OIS) on the front camera in the world until HTC 10 showed up. This features allows longer shutter speeds and sharper-looking selfies. HTC 10 camera selfies with the 5-megapixel front shooter will give you detailed photos with natural looking colors, even in the dark. S7 mobile only has the 5-megapixel camera, no OIS. Obviously, HTC 10 smartphone will be a better choice.

High-quality DAC that delivers great audio

If you want  high-quality music, a good headset is the requirement. But it’s not the only vital element, you also need a good DAC to deliver the signal to those headphones. HTC 10 has what it takes to give you the best sound with awesome music. For those who are music-holic, HTC 10 smartphone is a great choice for you.

Convenient USB-C port

One of the HTC 10 specs which is so much more convenient despite the small size – USB-C port. With reversible plugs, you can easily use it. Unlike Samsung Galaxy S7, you have to be careful to insert micro USB in the right direction.

5 Reasons why you should choose HTC 10 over Galaxy S7!

With all those spectacular specs, we still think that HTC 10 is a better option for you to choose, even though it doesn’t have a flashy and gorgeous look like S7. With the price of $699, you will have a HTC 10 with so many surpass specs in your hand.

Samsung is still number one in the world of mobile makers. Some statistics have been reported, showing how strong and stable Samsung is…

Samsung to top the “Global Smartphone Brands” listing in the Q1 of 2016

There is a new report from TrendForce, “a world leading market intelligence provider”, indicating Samsung’s shipments did increase last quarter and the company is still number one in the list of global smartphone market-share. Congratulations, Sammy! Besides that announcement, the report also gave specific numbers to prove it.

With the shipments in Q1 of 2016 greater than what they expected at 81 million units (also a 2.5% increase from last quarter), Samsung must be very happy. Most people said it was thanks to the earlier availability of the flagship duo Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge and the success of Samsung Galaxy J series in Asia. Well, that can be true. The S7 and S7 edge were launched in February and then started going on sale in March instead of April like their predecessors. As for the J line-up, it contains affordable smartphones with decent hardware, which can easily attract lots of consumers in general.

However, overall, the global smartphone shipments in the Q1 of 2016 are not as good as the previous quarter. Actually it is a fall of 1.3% compared to the same period in 2015 and 18.6% to the Q4 last year. One of the main reasons is market saturation (the fact that no new customers can be found).

Then, where are other big guys such as Sony, HTC, etc.?

Surely they are included in the “Others” category. Despite having already announced their own flagships like Sony Xperia X, XA, X Performance, HTC 10, etc., some of them have not been available for sale yet (in Sony’s case) and some have just debuted (HTC 10). As a result, they could not affect the Q1 report, but the second quarter will be another story. (Souce: androidauthority)

Samsung Galaxy C7 specs is found recently on AnTuTu benchmarks. This reveals a C-series android phone from South Korean Manufacturer which will be introduced to the market soon.

Samsung Galaxy C7 specifications and features leaked:

Leaked on AnTuTu, The Galaxy C7 labeled with model name SM-C7000. It appears to have Snapdragon 625 8-core processor with a clocking speed at 2GHz. It features 4GB of RAM. The benchmarks also shows Adreno 506 GPU inside Galaxy C7 . There will be a 32GB onboard storage and can be expandable via micro SD card. Followed on AnTuTu 6, this devices scored at 60140 points.

The phone features 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. It is supposed to have a thin metallic body. Samsung galaxy C7 is known as a dual- SIM phone which both slots are for micro SIM. The device comes with fingerprint sensors and runs on Android Marshmallow (version 6.0.1).

As far as the cameras are concerned, Galaxy C7 is suggested to get a 8MP front-facing camera for selfies. On the back, the primary camera will have 16MP along with phase detection autofocus, LED flash supported.

Samsung Galaxy C7 price and release date 

Samsung may launch their Galaxy C7 in China next month and hopefully it will go on sale globally soon. There will be available 3 different color options which will be White, Black and Gold. The phone’s price is predicted to cost over the 450USD .

Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5 are two of the most well-known smartphones for the H1 of 2016. Today, you’re gonna find out which one has a better camera and…

Samsung Galaxy S7 vs LG G5 in a blind camera test

Obviously, both smartphones come with great shooter technologies that are promising to bring you brilliant pictures. However, there is definitely one at least slightly better than the other, and the camera comparison conducted by phonearena will tell us the result. Speaking more specifically, it was a blind test in which they put six scenes and invited readers to vote on. Of course, they did not know which handset took which photo.

So, before coming to the final result, let us recap a bit on the machines’ hardware as well as their rear snappers. In general, Samsung Galaxy S7 specs and LG G5 specs are cool with always-on displays, Quad HD resolution, 4GB RAM, Qualcomn Snapdragon 820 chipets, Android Marshmallow OS, fingerprint scanners, and microSD card slots. In case of wanting a specification battle of these two models, you can click HERE for more information.

In terms of photography, the G5 packs an interesting dual cam setup consisting of a 16MP f/1.8 plus an 8MP f/2.4 sensor. Meanwhile, the Samsung’s device boasts a 12MP main shooter equipped with Dual Pixel Autofocus tech (allowing for “fast shooting while making sure that a great image quality is produced, “regardless of lighting conditions”). Well, they’re such gorgeous cameras but the winner is…

And the winner is…

In the end, five out of six scenes were won by the Samsung Galaxy S7. In fact, it was able to collect a total of 19,870 votes to become a “clear winner in this blind comparison”. On the other hand, we also need to mention the one that LG G5 was the more excellent: camera’s low-light capability. (Source: phonearena)

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) and Huawei P9 Plus are the latest 4GB RAM flagships of their own companies. Yet, what do you think is the winner if we put them into a comparison?

Huawei P9 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro: International 4GB RAM phablet war

Huawei P9 Plus vs Galaxy A9 Pro! It is the first time, everybody! They are all powerful 4GB RAM flagships the companies have just launched recently. About similarities, we can see each of them packs 4GB RAM, Full HD resolution, a Super AMOLED panel, Android Marshmallow OS (although they have a bit different versions: 6.0.1 for Samsung and 6.0 for Huawei, with Emotion UI 4.1 on top), a microSD card slot to expand its internal memory (up to 128GB), an 8MP selfie camera (with f/1.9 plus 1080p), a fingerprint scanner, and fast charging tech. In general, they are good phablets, but we still have to pick out the stronger, and differences may help.

In terms of Huawei P9 Plus specs, there are a 5.5-inch screen with 401 ppi, a HiSilicon Kirin 955 (quad-core 2.5GHz + quad-core 1.8GHz) chip, 64GB ROM, a dual 12MP rear snapper (supported by f/2.2, Leica optics, PDAF, plus dual LED flash), 3D Touch tech, stereo speakers, a USB Type-C port, and a 3,400mAh battery. Well, those are such top features for smartphones today, promising to bring you great experience in using. However, not all of them are better than Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro specs. Specifically, the A9 Pro (2016) owns a bigger display measuring 6.0 inches and a much larger cell capable of 5,000mAh. Your device will last at least more than 2 days.

However, for the rest, the A9 Pro seems less strong than its rival. It’s got only 367 ppi, a Snapdragon 652 (quad-core 1.8GHz + quad-core 1.2GHz) processor, and 32GB ROM. Some modern specifications like 3D Touch, USB Type-C and stereo speaker are not on board. As for main shooter, we cannot tell for sure whether the Galaxy A9 Pro’s 16MP sensor (equipped with f/1.9, autofocus, OIS plus LED flash) is also not as good as the Plus’s since in fact, it is an excellent cam as well.

Huawei P9 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro: Price and availability

Overall, spec-wise, Huawei P9 Plus is slightly stronger than the Galaxy A9 Pro. Nonetheless, price is another story. Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro price is about $540. Meanwhile, Huawei P9 Plus price is €749 (or $845), much higher than the Samsung’s product. So, in case of looking for a big phablet having a huge batt and a more affordable cost, Galaxy A9 Pro can be the right choice.

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 is likely to be launched in the Q3 of 2016. More specially, some say it will be powered by a Snapdragon 823 which can support up to 8GB RAM and…

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 to pack SD823 and 8GB RAM?

Samsung smartphones are getting more and more famous thanks to powerful hardware and beautiful designs. And their Note series is also not an exception. After Samsung Galaxy Note 5, people now are looking forward to the Samsung Galaxy Note 6 launch this year. It is predicted to sport a lot of top features for smartphones nowadays, but according to what we’ve heard so far, it can be even more than “gorgeous”.

Specifically, a recent source from China has hinted that the Note 6 will be run by Adreno 530 GPU and a new Qualcomm’s chipset called Snapdragon 823. This processor is said to be a “higher-clocked version of Snapdragon 820, running on four Kryo cores clocked at 2.6GHz.” And you know what, the chip can support up to 8GB of RAM. Amazing! It would be a real beast phone in 2016.

Apart from those details, no more words have been made for the Samsung Galaxy Note 6 specs. Anyhow, we hope to see a Quad HD display, Android N operating system, 128GB ROM (expandable up to 200GB), a fantastic camera combo, capability of being dust plus water resistant, and a huge battery (at least 4,000mAh) on board. Then, Galaxy Note 6 will be a perfect device, don’t you think?

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 price and availability

As for Samsung Galaxy Note 6 release date and price, we did not receive any information for them. Yet, the second half of the year is very likely to be the most ideal time. In case of being the first machine coming with 8GB RAM, the Galaxy Note 6 price would not be very affordable for sure. What’s your suggestion? Share with us! (Source)