Smartphones that Gives the Best Battery Life

If you travel a lot or spends a lot of time with your phone, it is essential to have a reliable smartphone with a long battery life. Without the juice it's basically useless. Most smartphone last for day in moderate use. If you are a heavy user you'll have to recharge it multiple times a day which is a hassle.
If you are looking for a smartphone that will give you good batter life, Cnet has listed the top performing smartphone with regards to Battery Life:

1. Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (and S7 Edge and S7)

The top honors goes to the entire Samsung Galaxy S7 lineup (S7 Active,S7 Edge and S7). Based on testing they clocked in over 21, 19 and 16 hours, respectively.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active- SM-G891A- 32GB- Unlocked $889.99

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Black 32GB (Verizon Wireless) $679.00

Samsung Galaxy S7, 32GB, Black Onyx, Verizon $524.13


2. OnePlus 3

This affordable smartphone offers high-end specs like a 16-megapixel camera, a Snapdragon 820 processor, a 5.5-inch display, and a 14 hours and 17 minutes battery life! This is really impressive for a $399 smartphone.

The also boast Dash charging technology, which charges the smartphone really quick.
   
OnePlus Three 3 64gb Graphite Factory Unlocked International Version GSM


3. Xiaomi Mi 5

Another affordable phone with 16-megapixel camera, a 5.15-inch screen, and a huge 3,000mAh battery that logged 14 hours.


4. Huawei Mate 8





Boasting a big 6-inch display, with an elegant all-metal build, a fingerprint reader and a massive 4,000mAh battery that Mate 8 can run for 15 and a half hours. It cost about $650.

Huawei Mate 8 6.0" 16MP 4GB RAM Dual Sim 4000 mAh 64GB Smartphone $599.99


5. Samsung Galaxy J3

Even though that it is an entry-level phone the Galaxy J3 is equipped with a solid battery life and it costs less than $200. Battery life logged in 15 hours and 40 minutes.

   
Samsung Galaxy J3 (Verizon LTE Prepaid) $59.99

HTC 10 Smartphone Flagship

Taiwanese tech company HTC is trying to earn back it's prestige in the smartphone business that was lost due to cut-throat competition and unremarkable smartphone line-up, with their latest flagship smartphone the HTC 10. Their HTC M9 was clearly a disappointment.

The HTC 10 has overhaul its design, and pump it up with a superior audio. They have ditched the machined metal trim and replaced it with an all-glass front with beveled edges. It sports a 5.2-inch Super LCD5 display with pixel density of 564ppi. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 820, Quad Core, 64bit, up to 2.2GHz coupled with 4GB of RAM.

There's plenty of storage space for your videos and photos at 32GB that can be extended using microSD up to 2TB.

The HTC 10 is equipped with a 12-UltraPixel rear- facing camera and f/1.8 lens. Images has impressive level of detail with fine color saturation. The selfie front facing camera is just average at 5MP, it covers 86° wide angle. It has Full HD 1080p video recording and voice selfie.

Another thing that will get your attention is its BoomSound audio system. The external speakers are pretty average but listening music through headphones is impressive. Battery is 3000 mAh that according to HTC can give you up to 27 hours in talk time. It runs on Android 6.0.1.

It comes in “Carbon" Gray, “Topaz" Gold and “Glacier" Silver.

KEY FEATURES

5.2-inch quad-HD display
Snapdragon 820
4GB RAM
32/64GB internal storage
USB-C
3,000 mAh battery
Android 6.0.1 & Sense 7.0
12 UltraPixel camera w/OIS
5 UltraPixel selfie camera w/OIS
Manufacturer: HTC

HTC 10 5.2" 12MP 64GB 4GB RAM Snapdragon 820 3000mAh Fingerprint 4G LTE Smartphone - International Version $789.00  

Best Cheap Smartphones: One Plus $250, Nexus 5X $380

If you are looking for smartphone that will not break your wallet and that offer basic smartphone functions then these smartphones may give you bang for your buck: One Plus $250, Nexus 5X $380

The One Plus X, is powered by a fast Qualcomm SnapdragonTM 801 processor with 2.3 GHz Quad-core CPUs with 3GB RAM. The main camera is 13-megapixel. The 5.0 inch screen resolution is 1080p Full HD, 441 PPI that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. All of these amazing specs for just $250.

You can choose between fire baked ceramic or Onyx black glass casing.

Basic Specs:

Display: 1080p Full HD, 441 PPI 5.0 inch Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Processor: 2.3 GHz Quad-core CPUs Qualcomm SnapdragonTM 801 processor
Operating System: OxygenOS based on Android 5.1.1
RAM: 3GB LPDDR3
Storage: 16GB eMMC v5.0 (Expandable storage using SD up to 128GB)
CAMERA: Main 13 MP f/2.2 Secondary 8 MP f/2.4
Battery: Embedded rechargeable typical 2,525 mAh LiPo battery

Another smartphone that offers the best value for your money is Google’s $380 Nexus 5X wich is manufactured by LG. To make things even greater, Google is making this phone more cheap by offering a $80 off for Cyber Monday on the Google Store. Though plasticky, it is a powerful phone with Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 808 processor, 1.8 GHz hexa-core 64-bit, while the graphics runs seamlessly with Adreno 418 GPU.

Basic Specs:

Display: 5.2" Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Processor: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 808 processor, 1.8 GHz hexa-core 64-bit Adreno 418 GPU
Operating System:  Android 6.0 Marshmallow
RAM: 2 GB LPDDR3
Storage: Internal storage: 16 GB or 32 GB
Battery: 2700 mAh Battery
Camera: Rear: 12.3 MP2; 1.55 μm; f/2.0 Front: 5 MP
USB: Type-C for fast charging

Huawei unveils Latest Flagship Smart Phone: Mate S

China based tech company Huawei unveiled their new flagship device Huawei Mate S. This will be the latest addition to their premium Huawei Mate line.

The new smartphone has an ergonomic design and innovative technology. It also offers a personalized experience. They added innovative touch features that enhance ease of use, functionality and creativity.

The device is equipped with Fingerprint Sense 2.0 which is an upgraded version of the Huawei Mate 7’s advanced chip level security and single-tap unlock technology. Fingerprint Sense 2.0 is faster, more sensitive and has more accurate self-learning functions to improve recognition speeds by 100%. The sensor also let the user control notifications, scroll through photos, take selfies, answer phone calls and even dismiss an alarm clock.

I has Knuckle Sense 2.0 advances the Knuckle Sense technology first introduced in the Huawei P8.
The professional camera mode allows manual adjustment for ISO, exposure compensation, exposure time, white balance and focusing and functions such as the grid, and flash-assisted focusing.

Specs:

Display: 5.5 inches AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors 1080 x 1920 pixels
         Corning Gorilla Glass 4
CPU: Quad-core 2.2 GHz & quad-core 1.5 GHz, Mali-T628 MP4 GPU
Operating System: Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop), planned upgrade to v6.0 (Marshmallow)
RAM: 3 GB RAM
Storage: Choice of 32/64/128 GB equipped with microSD slot, up to 128 GB
CAMERA: Primary - 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
        Secondary - 8 MP, LED flash
Battery: Non-removable 2700 mAh battery

HP Spectre x2

The all new HP Spectre x2 is like a Surface Pro but cheaper. It also has a built-in kickstand like Microsoft's tablet. The kickstand is adjustable and stable. The keyboard also acts as a cover. The keyboard cover is made of aluminum and the kickstand is U-shaped unlike the flat kickstand panel on the Surface.

The HP Spectre x2 has a 12-inch display 1,920x1,080 resolution, weigh 1.85 pounds (the Surface Pro 4 is at 1.7 pounds). It has USB-C ports. The U-shaped kickstand allows for more battery to fit for longer battery life. The x2 can be use with a pressure-sensitive Wacom-made active pen, which is sold separately.

Under the hood, it is equipped with sixth-gen Core M (Core m3, m5 and m7) processors. You can choose between  4GB or 8GB of RAM, and a solid-state drive with 128GB, 256GB or 512GB of storage.

Price is at $799, and will be available at Best Buy stores starting November 8, 2015.

Battle of the Full HD Phablet Which one you would choose? Lenovo K3 Note, Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML), or Meizu Note M1

ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML

Lenovo Lemon K3 Note 5.5 inch IPS Screen

Meizu M1 Note M463U Version 5.5 inch

Are you shopping for a Full HD Phablet? If you are choosing between enovo K3 Note, Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML), and Meizu Note M1 check out their advantages and specification. All three phablets features full HD (1,920x1,080p) screen having pixel density of 401 ppi (pixels per inch).

The Lenovo K3 Note advise their customers to purchase a screen-guard since it does not have one. Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) and Meizu M1 Note are both equipped with Corning's scratch resistant Gorilla Glass 3 shield.

Lenovo K3 Note and Meizu Note M1 are powered by 64-bit class 1.7GHz Mediatek [MT6752] Octa-core (ARM Cortex-A53) CPU with 2GB RAM. Both have 16GB internal storage space that are expandable using microSD card. While Asus Zenfone 2 -ZE551ML is powered by 64-bit class based 1.8GHz Intel Atom processor Z3560 with 2GB RAM. It is equipped with PowerVR G6430 graphics engine and 16GB internal memory that is expandable to 64GB using microSD card.

In terms of camera, the Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) is clearly the superior among the choices. It is equipped with 13mp camera main camera that is supported by proprietary PixelMaster technology, Backlight (HDR) mode, and f/2.0 aperture. The front secondary camera is 5mp with 88-degree field of view that comes with ZenUI Selfie Panorama mode, which can capture panoramic selfies with a 140-degree field of view.

The Meizu Note M1 is second with 13mp Samsung camera, 4X digital zoom, 300-degree panoramic lens, Blue glass IR filter, 5-element lens, f/2.2 aperture. The secondary front camera is 5mp OV5670 camera with 4-element lens, f/2.0, 69-degree wide-angle lens, Face AE light boost technology and FotoNation smart selfie enhancement.

The Lenovo K3 Note has a 13mp rear main camera with dual-tone LED flash, HDR, full HD video recording and a 5mp snapper on the front.

All three run on Android mobile operating system, Asus Zenfone 2 run on Android 5.0 Lollipop with Zen UI, Lenovo K3 Note also run on Android 5.0 Lollipop with Vibe 2.5 UI. The Meizu Note M1 runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS with Flyme UI.

As for the price Lenovo K3 Note is the cheapest with $164.00 on Amazon, Meizu Note M1 is priced at $205.00, while the Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) is $310.00.

Lenovo Lemon K3 Note 5.5 inch IPS Screen $164.00

Meizu M1 Note M463U Version 5.5 inch 4G Flyme $205.00 

ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML SILVER (32GB, 4GB RAM) $310.00

Models	Lenovo K3 Note	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML)	Meizu M1 Note
Display	5.5-inch full HD (1920x1080p) IPS screen Pixel density: 401 ppi	5.5-inch full HD (1920x1080p) IPS screen with wide 178-degree viewing angle. It also boasts of ASUS TruVivid display technology and is protected by Gorilla Glass 3 shield Pixel density: 401 ppi (pixels per inch)	5.5-inch full HD (1920x1080p) Sharp/AUO IGZO screen with GFF full lamination (will help reflect 75-percent light off the screen); also boasts PSR (Panel Self Refresh) technology to help lower power consumption by the screen. Pixel density: 401 ppi (pixels per inch)
OS	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop (with Vibe v2.5 UI)	Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with custom Zen UI	Android with Flyme OS UI
Processor	64-bit class 1.7GHz Mediatek [MT6752] Octa-core (ARM Cortex-A53) CPU	2GB RAM/16GB/1.8GHz Quad Core Intel Atom Z3560	64-bit class1.7GHz MediaTek Octa-core (ARM Cortex-A53) processor
GPU	Mali-T760MP2	PowerVR G6430 GPU	700MHz Mali T760 MP2
RAM	2GB	2GB	2GB LPDDR3
Storage Capacity	16GB, expandable up to 32GB	16GB/32GB/64GB/ 128GB (+ 64GB via microSD card)	16GB/32GB
Camera	Main: 13.0-megapixel camera with Dual-tone LED flash, HDR, full HD video recording Front: 5.0-megapixel camera	Main: 13.0-megapixel camera with PixelMaster technology, Backlight (HDR) mode, f/ 2.0 aperture, Real Tone flash , Zenflash (Xenon) Front: 5.0-megapixel camera with 88-degree field of view and also comes with ZenUI Selfie Panorama mode which can capture panoramic selfies with up to a 140-degree field of view.	Main: 13.0-megapixel Samsung camera, 4X digital zoom, 300-degree panoramic lens, Blue glass IR filter, 5-element lens, f/2.2 aperture Front: 5.0-megapixel OV5670 camera with 4-element lens, f/2.0, 69-degree wide-angle lens, Face AE light boost technology, FotoNation smart selfie enhancement
Battery	3000 mAh; Talk time: up to 36 hours Standby time: close to 750 hours	3000 mAh; Comes with fast-charge technology where-in phone can get re-charged close to 60-percent battery capacity within 39 minutes	3140 mAh; 4G Web surfing: up to 12 hours; Video-playing: close to 15 hours; 2G call-time: up to 40 hours; High-quality music-playing: close to 60 hours;
Network	4G-LTE	4G-LTE (Cat 4: 150/50 mbps	4G-LTE
Add-ons	Dual-SIM (micro) slots, Bluetooth v4.0 (A2DP & LE), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), A-GPS. GLONASS, microUSB v2.0, FM Radio, Dolby Atmos audio system with surround sound feature	Wi-Fi (802.11ac), Bluetooth, DSDA (Dual SIM Dual Active) SIM slots (type: micro)	Dual-SIM slots (4G+2G), Bluetooth v4.0 (BLE), Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n dual-band: 2.4GHz/5GHz), A-GPS, GLONASS,
Dimensions	152.6 x 76.2 x 8.0 mm	152.5 x 77.2 x 3.9 ~ 10.9 mm	150.7 x 75.2 x 150.7 mm
Weight	150 g	170 g	145 g

Google Stopped the Sale of Google Glass

Surprisingly Google stopped the sale of their Google Glass smart eye-wear, they promise that they are planning a new version that is consumer-friendly in the future. The experimental Google Glass went on sale last year at $1500.

The Google Glass provides information to its user like directions, weather and other contextual data. The user can also use the camera integrated in the device to take photos and video clips. Google said that the Glass project will still continue with development continuing towards the creation of a viable consumer product.

Google didn't give any information on when the next version will be available.

“January 19 will be the last day to get the Glass Explorer Edition. In the meantime, we’re continuing to build for the future, and you’ll start to see future versions of Glass when they’re ready.”

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