Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe Unboxing; Initial Impressions

Asus launched the Zenfone 2 deluxe smartphone last week at Zenfone festival in Delhi. We were at the event, and we have already posted the hands-on of Zenfone selfie. Today we have got the zenfone 2 Deluxe the premium model among all the new launches, so here we are with unboxing and initial impressions of the smartphone. 

Box contents of the Zenfone 2 deluxe: 1-smartphone; USB cable; power adapter and user manuals. Once you open the box pack, you are welcomed by the smartphone itself sporting a huge 5.5-inches FHD(1980*1080p) display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Next will be the regular USB cable, USB wall adapter with Asus branding and the AC adapter gives the output of 5V=2A current. Next up will be the user manual guides and warranty information. Now this being a review unit we didn't have the earphones in it but a retail unit might have the earphones bundled. 

Upfront, as said above a huge 5.5-inches FHD display with three touch type capacitive buttons for back, home and recent apps, do note these buttons are not backlit so they don't light up they are just coated with white color just like any other Asus smartphone. 5-megapixel front camera accompanied with a usual set of sensors and in-call speaker and Asus branding.  On Top is the power on/off button with 3.5MM audio jack. We the MicroUSB port on the button with the primary microphone. 

While the back is what makes the device so special, the crystal cut type design makes the device look even more premium than it already is which is made out of polygonal material and feels good while holding. There is a 13-megapixel primary camera with Dual Tone LED flash, Laser autofocus and volume rockers. 

On opening the back we have slots for SIM cards and micro-SD card but the 3,000mAh battery isn't removable. The device is powered by Intel Atom Z3580 Soc clocked at 2.3GHz Quad-Core processor with 4GB Ram and 64GB internal storage out of which 54GB will be available for users. A 3,000mAh battery runs the show behind. 

Priced at Rs. 22,999 for the 64GB variant and the 128GB variant costs Rs. 29,999. It will go on sale exclusively from Flipkart and from offline retail stores across India starting from this month.

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ZTE Nubia Z7 4G Phablet Now Available Globally For $299.99

Nubia Z7 smartphone now selling globally with free worldwide shipping from GearBest for USD 299.99 and shipping of the product will be done as soon as place your order. The specifications and price of the latest 4G phablet are listed below. 

The all new Nubia Z7 smartphone comes with a huge 5.5-inches (1440 x 2560 pixels) QHD IPS Display with a pixel density of 538PPI and the display has 70.8% screen to body ratio. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 801Soc clocked at 2.5GHz Quad-Core 64bit processor with Adreno 330GPU coupled with 3GB Ram and 32GB internal storage which isn't expandable. Runs on Android 4.4.4KitKat with Nubia U.I 2.0 out of the box, the device might get the lollipop update in near future. 

There is a 13-megapixel primary camera with Dual LED flash, Optical image stabilization, The device can record 4K videos while the front houses 5-megapixel selfie shooter.

Connectivity features include 4G FDD-LTE 1800/2100/2600MHz, 3G, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Dual SIM, GPS/aGPS, GLONASS and has a 3,000mAh battery to power the device. 

Package contents: 1 Nubia Z7 smartphone, USB cable, Power adapter. The unlocked Nubia Z7 is available to ship worldwide via GearBest for USD 299.99 with free worldwide shipping but you might need to pay local custom taxes and the delivery might depend on the location you are ordering. 

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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ with 5.7-inches QHD display Announced

Samsung has also announced the Galaxy S6 edge smartphone along with Galaxy Note 5. The device sports 5.7-inches QHD SUPER AMOLED display with 2560×1440-pixel resolution that also has Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection and curved on both sides. Powered by Exynos 7420Soc clocked in at (Quad 2.1GHz + Quad 1.5GHz) Octa-Core processor with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 32/64GB internal storage and no SD card slot. The device runs on Android 5.1.1 out of the box. On the camera side, the device features 16-megapixel primary camera with LED flash, optical image stabilization and a 5-megapixel front facing camera for selfie lovers. 

The device has fingerprint sensor on the home button for better security, heart-rate monitor on the back, WiFi 802.11ac (2X2 MIMO), Bluetooth 4.2, NFC and a 3,00mAh battery which comes with fast charging and wireless charging.  Galaxy S6 edge+ comes in White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium colors. It will be available for order starting from today in the US and Canada and will go on sale from August 21st.

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ specifications

• 5.7-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED Display
• Exynos 7420 Octa-Core 64 bit processor
• 4GB LPDDR4 RAM, 32/64GB internal memory
• Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
• 16MP rear camera with LED Flash
• 5MP front-facing camera, f/1.9 aperture
• 3000mAh battery
• 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and Note 2 prime with MediaTek Helio X10 Goes Official Along with MiUi 7

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Note 2 smartphone in China today along with Miui 7. The device comes with 5.5-inches FHD(1980*1080p) Display.Internally the Redmi note 2 4G is powered by MediaTek Helio X10 clocked at 2.2GHz Octa-Core 64-bit, A53 processor with with PowerVR G6200 GPU coupled with 2GB LPDDR3 Ram and 16GB internal storage with an SD card slot for memory expansion. 

On the camera side, there is a 13-megapixel primary camera with ultra-fast 0.1s PDAF autofocus and a 5-megapixel front camera for selfie lovers. Runs on Android 5.0 with all the new Miui 7 on top of it. Connectivity features include Dual SIM, 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, Infrared remote to control few electronic devices and a 3,060mAh removable battery powers that also has Quick charging 2.0. The device. Priced at 799RMB (approx Rs.8000) and comes in Black, White, Blue, Yellow and Pink colors .

On the other hand, The redmi note 2 prime features similar specifications, Sports a 5.5-inches FHD(1980*1080p) display and is powered by MediaTek Helo X10 clocked at 2.2GHz Octa-Core processor with 2GB LPDDR3 Ram and 32GB internal storage with an SD card slot for memory expansion. Runs on Miui 7 based on Android 5.0. 

4G Dual SIM, WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.1 and has 3060mAh removable battery with Quick charging 2.0. Priced at 899RMB(9,100 approx). It will go on sale in China starting from August 16th. Coming to Miui7 Xiaomi hasn't unveiled most of the features and saved them for the event in Delhi on 19th, August 2015.

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Xiaomi's Redmi Note 2 Leaks Yet Again with Confirmed Specs and Hands-on Treatment

Just the other day we have posted an article that showed the Xiaomi's next blockbuster device, The redmi note 2 smartphone along with box package and specs. Just a day before the official launch the device pop's up yet again with specifications and hands-on treatment. So are the specs different from what we have seen on the previous leaks? well no there are the same but there's a twist. The device comes with 5.5-inches FHD(1080*1980) IPS display and is powered by MediaTek's fastest Helio X10 chipset clocked in at 2.2GHz Octa-Core processor. There's 2GB of Ram and 16GB internal storage and an SD card slot for memory expansion which is kind of obvious. Android 5.0.2 is installed by default with MiUi 7 overlayed and yes before we forget Xiaomi is also launching the Miui 7 tomorrow globally i.e 13th August.
                   

The camera department houses a 13-megapixel primary camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front camera. A 3,100mAh battery powers the device. The Note 2 measures 8.05 mm thin, and is slated to weigh 159 grams. Yeah coming to the twist part, there is another variant that might feature 3GB of Ram and probably will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 which we have learnt from the previous leak. Price os the device is expected to start from $156 for the base variant but then again then again the actual cost might vary when it's official. 

                     

source: Weibo (1,2,3) via G4Games

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ZUK Z1 Smartphone with 4,100 Massive Battery Announced For $284

Zuk, A Lenovo Backed startup has launched the first ever smartphone called the Z1 smartphone officially. The smartphone sports 5.5-inches FHD(1980*1080p) display and is powered by 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801Soc with Adreno 330GPU coupled with 3GB LPPDR3 Ram and 64GB internal storage with no SD card slot for memory expansion. 

There is a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash, Sony IMX214 Exmor RS sensor, OIS, 1.12um pixels, f/2.2 aperture and an 8MP front-facing camera, OmniVision OV8865 sensor. The device comes with aircraft-grade aluminum metal frame. Connectivity features include 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz), WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, USB Type-C port for faster charging and data transfers. The device packs 4,100mAh massive battery with 5.3V 2.5A fast charger. priced at 1799 Yuan ( US$ 284 / Rs. 18,280 approx.). Registrations for the first sale are started in companies main official website: Here

ZUK Z1 Smartphone specifications

• 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display
•  Snapdragon 801 2.5GHz Quad-Core processor
• 3GB LPPDR3 RAM, 64GB internal memory
• Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with ZUI
• Dual (nano) SIM
• 13MP rear camera with LED Flash
• 8MP front-facing camera
• Fingerprint scanner
• 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz), WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS 
• 4100mAh battery

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Mlais M9 Plus with MediaTek Octa-Core Soc Launched for $89.89

Mlais has launched the M9 plus smartphone today at an even in china. The device aims to cover the budget segment of the market with an affordable price and decent specifications. 

Specifications of Mlais: The device sports 5-inches qHD IPS display with 960*540 resolution. Powered by MediaTek MT6592M Soc clocked at 1.4GHz Octa-Core processor with Mali 450GPU coupled with 1GB Ram and 8GB internal storage and an SD card slot for memory expansion. There is an 8-megapixel primary camera which is interpolated to 13-megapixel while the front camera features a 5-megapixel sensor which is interpolated to 8-megapixel. Connectivity features include 3G GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 850/2100MHz networks, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, MicroUSB port for data transfers. A 2,100mAh powers the device internally. The smartphone runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat which might get the lollipop update pretty soon. 

Priced at $89.89 but if you order it before couple of hours you can get it for 10$ less i.e $79.89 and the device is available via GearBest so head over to GearBest  and order one for yourself today, GearBest ships the products worldwide with free of cost. Based on the specifications the device should be a bang for buck product at an affordable price. 

The box contents include M9 plus smartphone, USB cable, power adapter, Manuals, Warranty card, and an extra back-case. 

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Mstar M1 Pro 4G Phablet with 5.5-inches Display Announced

Mstar has announced the M1 pro smartphone officially in China today. The device comes with massive 5.5-inches HD IPS display with 1280*720p resolution and is powered by MediaTek MT6752Soc clocked at 1.7GHz Octa-Core processor with Mali T760GPU coupled with 2GB Ram and 16GB internal storage with an SD card slot for memory expansion. There is a 13-megapixel primary camera with LED flash and an 8-megapixel selfie camera for selfie lovers. 

Connectivity features include 4G LTE((FDD-LTE – 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz) WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, are obviously built-in the device. The smartphone runs on Android 5.0 lollipop out of the box. A massive 3,000mAh battery powers the device. 

                                                           

Package Contents: Mstar M1 pro, Battery pack, Power Adapter, USB cable, Earphones and a Leather case as free goodie from the company. The device is priced at $136 and is available via GearBest which will be shipping the device worldwide with no extra cost.  Just to give a brief about the device, the smartphone features decent specifications for the price you are paying for the device. Just head over to GearBest and check out the device for further details.

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