Skip to main content

Samsung Galaxy S Light Luxury now Official

Author:
The Galaxy S Light Luxury was just announced in China packing very modest specs, the device is pretty much a "lite" variant of the Galaxy S8. The 5.8' screen from the S8 makes a return keeping the same dimensions as its bigger brother. The Light S features the same Super AMOLED panel with 1,080 x 2,220 px resolution (18.5:9). The phone has a single camera on the back - 16 MP sensor and an f/1.7 aperture. It can record 4K video at 30 fps, but OIS is absent (surprisingly). The selfie camera has an 8 MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture. The Snapdragon 660 chipset inside the Galaxy S Light Luxury should offer similar CPU performance to the Galaxy S8's 835. It does have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. Given the Galaxy S Light Luxury's size, it shouldn’t be a surprise that there’s a 3,000 mAh battery – the same capacity as the Galaxy S8. There’s support for fast wireless and wired charging, the latter of which goes over the USB-C port....
Post a Comment

Asus Zenfone 4 Pro Review and Specifications

Author:



Asus has officially launched the Zenfone 4 and Zenfone 4 Pro in the United States of America. This release comes just after the OEM announced their Zenfone 4 smartphone series. The Zenfone 4 Pro is a flagship class smartphone, featuring a Snapdragon 835 SoC, 6GB RAM and “an unparalleled mobile photography experience.”

DISPLAY


This device is equipped with a 5.5-inch FHD (1080x1920) display. The display is a Super IPS+ panel capable of brightness levels of up to 500nits and over 100% NTSC high colour gamut display. 2016 called, they want their bezels back. The bezels on the Zenfone 4 Pro are not that much different from the regular Zenfone 4. The front and back of this device is encased in 2.5D glass topped off with Corning Gorilla Glass for added protection. 
CAMERA


The Zenfone 4 packs dual rear cameras; a 12MP camera with a wide f/1.8 aperture. This is a Sony IMX362 sensor with a large 1.4µm pixel size. There is optical image stabilization present as well. The second rear camera is an 16MP unit which provides 2x physical zoom and 10x digital zoom. There is 4K video recording onboard as well as a professional mode for the photographers out there. The selfie unit of this device is an 8MP, Sony IMX319 image sensor. The ASUS SuperPixel Engine – exclusive image processor also makes an appearance.
HARDWARE


The Snapdragon 835 SoC is at the heart of this device. Built on the 14nm process, it features 8 Kryo cores with clock speeds up to 2.45GHz. There is 6GB of RAM paired with 64GB of internal storage. The home button houses a fingerprint scanner with unlock speeds less than 0.3s. A 3,600mAh battery keeps the phone on for up to 27.5 hours of 3G talk time. There is fast charge present, 50% of battery power in 32 minutes.

FEATURES


The dual pixel technology utilised in the Zenfone 4 Pro camera has 24 million focus detection sensors. ASUS claims this technology “provides ultrafast 0.03 seconds phase-detection and subject tracking auto focus” in order to allow the pictures appear clear and sharp. The professional mode on the Zenfone 4 features a portrait mode and RAW support. The AudioWizard app onboard this device lets you tweak the audio output to suit your needs, and the DTS headphone:X delivers high quality 7.1-channel virtual surround sound via headphones.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

NETWORK
Technology
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Speed
HSPA 42.2Mbps/5.76Mbps, CAT 12 LTE 600Mbps/150Mbps

BODY
Dimensions
155.4x75.2x7.5mm
Weight
165g
Build
Metal
SIM
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Hybrid Dual SIM)

DISPLAY
Type
Super IPS+ LCD capacitive Touchscreen
Size
5.5 inches
Resolution
1080x1920 pixels
Multitouch
Yes, up to 10 fingers
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass

PLATFORM
OS
Android 7.1 Nougat, ZenUI 4.0
Chipset
Snapdragon 835
CPU
Octa-core (2.45GHz max)
GPU
Adreno 540

MEMORY
Card slot
microSD, up to 2TB (dedicated slot)
Internal
64GB, 4GB RAM

CAMERA
Primary
12MP (IMX362) + 16MP (IMX351), f/1.7, 1.4µm, TriTech+™ technology – Dual Pixel Phase detection autofocus, Subject-tracking AF, LED flash, OIS
Features
HDR, Panorama, geo-tagging, touch focus, Super Resolution (48MP), Slo-Mo
Video
4K @30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
Secondary
8MP, f/1.9, EIS

COMMS
WLAN
Dual Band Wi-Fi 802 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, A-GPS
NFC
Yes
Radio
Yes
USB
microUSB 2.0, Type-C, USB OTG

FEATURES
Sensors
Fingerprint scanner, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Hall sensor, NFC, RGB sensor, Laser sensor
Colours
 Black
Audio
3.5mm jack
-ASUS Noise Reduction Technology
-Hi-Res audio 192kHz/24-bit
-DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Virtual Surround

BATTERY
Capacity
3,600 mAh, non-removable
Type
Li-Po
Fast Charging
Yes


The ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro packs a thrilling package for its $359 price tag, that is a solid $200 more than the Zenfone 4. The bezels on this device might be a deal breaker for some people given the 18:9 aspect ratio and ‘Infinity Display’ have caused a stir in the smartphone market in 2017. ASUS should have followed suit (IMHO), given how even cheaper no name Chinese brands have begun flooding the market with their own variants of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Xiaomi MI Mix/Mix. What do you think of the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro? Is it worth its price or is the Zenfone 4  a better deal? Let’s talk more in the comments section below.

Stay Frosty!

Filed under:

Comments

Post a Comment

Discover More

iOS Apps Can Spy on You Through Your iPhone's Camera

Author:
Another privacy loophole in the apple iOS was discovered when top iOS researcher and founder of Fastlane Tools, Felix Krause, noticed the problem in the mobile firmware. He said that apple was leaving its camera and recording access so loosely such that third party apps can easily spy on users without any warning. Krause explained that “iOS users often grant camera access to an app soon after they download it (e.g. to add an avatar or to send a photo) and these apps, like a messaging app or any news feed based app, can easily track the users face, take pictures, or live stream the front or back camera without the user’s content.” He further explained that a worse-case scenario will be an app that is installed and asks once for the camera access to either take an avatar or upload an image but then secretly upload pictures of the user on the internet. He also noticed that under the latest iOS version apps have been given to much freedom in the sense that it cou...
Post a Comment
See full Article »

What to Expect of the Blackberry Motion - Review and Specs

Author:
For some time there have been rumors about BlackBerry’s new release - that goes by the name “BlackBerry Krypton” (pretty powerful name huh?) floating around , I haven't really known much about the upcoming product except its month of launch … Until now that is. Recently renowned leaker Mr. Evan Blass put a face (so to speak) to our thoughts, guesses and rumors on Twitter with the name BlackBerry “Motion”. His Twitter handle put out the photo accompanied with the text “Goodbye, Krypton. Hello, BlackBerry Motion”. Why that name? I can’t say for sure but it could be guessed that it probably has something to do with a specially featured function. Now down to her looks, as gotten from the photo of our dear leaker Mr. Blass. Much like its earlier released sibling –The BlackBerry DTEK50, her creators have forgone the physical keyboard (a signature feature design of BB’s for years) could this be the norm for BlackBerry’s succeeding devices? Might be, might not be. But personally the...
Post a Comment
See full Article »

Nokia 2; Overview and Specifications

Author:
The Nokia 2 was unveiled at an event yesterday by HMD Global. This device is a low-end device which is aimed at emerging markets in Asia and Africa. The device is touted to last 2 days on a 4,100mAh battery. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 quad-core processor, a 5-inch HD (720x1280) LCD, an 8-megapixel main camera and a 5-megapixel selfie shooter. There is 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage which is expandable to 128GB via the dedicated microSD card slot. This device runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat with Google Assistant built in. HMD has promised an upgrade to Android Oreo in the coming months. There is an IP52 certification for protection against splash and dust as well as Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for resistance against scratches. The Nokia 2 comes in three colour options, pewter/black, pewter/white and copper/black. This device should be available from mid-November. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NETWORK Technology GSM/HSPA/LTE Speed ...
Post a Comment
See full Article »

Innjoo Vision Review and Specifications

Author:
Chinese OEM, Innjoo, just announced a new smartphone for the Nigerian market. Dubbed ‘Vision’, this device is poised to be budget friendly and should offer more than enough value for money offering 4G LTE connectivity and a great battery. DISPLAY The Vision packs a 5.8-inch IPS LCD screen with a HD+ (720 x 1280px) resolution. This gives it an 18:9 aspect ratio in a bid to keep up with the 2017 trend. The screen of this device is rather impressive with a touch of 2.5D glass blending the screen to the near invincible bezels on the sides of the display. CAMERA Innjoo Vision Rear The camera on the rear of this device is an 13MP unit. The actual manufacturer is not stated but given the price range, it could be a GalaxyCore sensor or an aging Sony IMX sensor and a 5-piece lens. The selfie shooter is an 8MP unit. Both cameras come with “Enhanced capture” and Bokeh effect. There is also an After Focus editor to modify the focus range/point of your images. PERFORM...
Post a Comment
See full Article »

MY TOP ANIME OF 2017 ( FIRST HALF)    

Author:
Having this as my first write up, I’ll say that you pardon my speech pattern and organization. I’ll probably get to used to it the more I write and also I hope to get a positive feedback from you guys at the end of the write up So basically here’s my own arrangement of the top animes that is to be seen in the first half of the year. I was thinking of arranging them irrationally and with no specific order but I decided to place the personaly according to the order that I feel is more interesting. So first off, I’m still in my anime grooming phase so I beckon on the anime otaku(s) to not judge me so hard. Alright, lets get to it. 1. Boruto I know I know, this kid of makes me come off as a Naruto fanatic, but really I just love a good anime and while Borut clearly seems to come from Naruto (obviously I mean he’s naruto’s son), there’s this added mystery to what boruto can offer us. I mean I hate to give spoilers but we have the dojutsu on his right eye whose abilities ha...
Post a Comment
See full Article »

Nokia 6 (2018) Full Specifications

Author:
HMD just took the wraps of the Nokia 6 (2018). The device is a successor to the Nokia 6 from last year keeping the 5.5" FullHD display but this time touts a more capable processor and features for a pretty reasonable price. The device runs on near stock Android™ 7.1.1 Nougat with an update to Oreo in the works. The Nokia 6 (2018) is equipped with a Snapdragon 630 chipset. The chipset features an 8-core processor at a max speed of 2.2GHz. There is 4GB of RAM for multitasking which should be pretty sufficient. There is a 32GB variant as well as a 64GB variant. There is also an option to expand this via a dedicated microSD slot (upto 128GB). The rear camera has a native resolution of 16MP and an f/2.0 lenswhile the selfie shooter is pegged at 8MP. There is also a "bothie mode" that allows users capture using the selfie camera and the primary camera. The Nokia 6 has a fingerprint scanner on the rear of the device for secure unlocks. There is also OZO 360° audio rec...
Post a Comment
See full Article »