Top 10 Phones To Buy This Black Friday

It's Black Friday week this week and as always during this holiday there are some amazing deals to be had.

Once again I've been trawling the sales and offers to find you the best deals and I've come across some pretty damn amazing deals which I think you are going to find very difficult to resist!

Huawei Honor 6X Black Friday Deal

Huawei do their dual phone magic for customers on a budget with the Huawei Honor 6X smartphone. This latest version of the Honor dual camera range features a rear fingerprint scanner, an all metal body and 5.5-inch FHD display.

The rear camera unit is made up of a 12 megapixel sensor with a secondary 2 megapixel camera and PDAF. A Kirin 655 chipset and 3GB RAM make up the rest f the hardware.

Ulefone Armor Black Friday Deal

Ulefone is taking the plunge into the waterproof, shockproof market with their first rugged phone to date. The Ulefone Armor will cost $199.99 when it goes on final sale, but if you order this week you can get this phone for a knockdown price of only $159.99.

The IP68 Ulefone Armor comes equipped with 32GB internal memory, Mediatek MT6753 chipset, 3GB RAM, 4.7-inch HD display and Sony 3500mAh battery.

Lenovo ZUK Z2 Black Friday Deal

This is a limited offer and a great price! The ZUK Z2 is the baby brother of the ZUK Z2 Pro, not that the hardware is anything but flagship standard. The ZUK Z2 boasts a 5-inch display, Snapdragon 820 chipset, 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory.

The phone is available in either black or white and gets a fingerprint scanner built-in to the home button on the face of the phone. This limited deal means the Z2 is only $189.99 for a limited time!

Xiaomi Redmi 4A Black Friday Deal

Shop.Gizchina.com have the best price on the planet for the Xiaomi Redmi 4A! Don't believe us then go and have a search! You really will find it difficult to buy this budget smartphone for less than $89.99.

The Xiaomi Redmi 4A features an all metal body, Snapdragon chipset, 5-inch HD display and 13 megapixel main camera! All quality specs for the money!

Meizu U20 Black Friday Deal

We don't talk about the Meizu U20 all that much here, which is a shame as its the most unique looking Meizu to come out of Zhuhai for around d decade. Well, it's unique for a Meizu at least, the design is still similar to many other phones already launched.

The Meizu U20 is the only Meizu to boasts dual glass body, with metal chassis, which give the phone a unique premium look.

On the front of the phone the U20 has a 5.5-inch display, there's a fingerprint scanner built into the home button and a Mediatek Helio P10 chipset along with 3GB RAM run the YunOS based Flyme ROM.

Ulefone Metal Black Friday Deal

Just as the name implies the Ulefone Metal come with an all metal body for a premium feel along with a 5-inch Corning Gorilla Glass 3 HD display. That small panel means a more compact phone than many, but Ulefone have still managed to squeeze in 3GB RAM, a fingerprint scanner, dual SIM support and LTE.

This black version of the Ulefone metal is the most affordable of the bunch at $99.99, other colours cost slightly more!

LeEco LeMax 2 Black Friday Deal

This has to be one of the lowest prices we have see the LeEco LeMax phablet priced at!

The LeMax 2 comes with a larger 5.7-inch 2K display and blazing power is supplied by a Snapdragon 820 chipset, and 4GB RAM. The all metal phone also boasts s 21 megapixel main camera, 8 megapixel front and fingerprint scanner on the rear!

Xiaomi Mi5 Black Friday Deal

For whatever reason, many Chinese phone makers have decided to update their phones early this year meaning that Snapdragon 820 powered models from earlier in the year are now super affodable!

The Xiaomi Mi5 is one such lightning fast smartphone that's had a serious price drop. The Mi5 boasts a 5.15-inch display, 3GB RAM, Snapdragon 820 chipset and an amazingly fast rear camera with 4 axis OIS!

Lenovo K5 Note Black Friday Deal

The K5 Note is a an all metal, unibody phone powered by a Mediatek MT6755 octacore chipset. This handsome device gets a 5.5-inch display, rear fingerprint scanner, 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory.

Lenovo has also built-in higher end HIFI audio non the K5 Note too!

LeEco LePro 3 Black Friday Deal

The only Snapdragon 821 phone on this list and one of the newest devices to go on sale! The LeEco Le Pro 3 boasts a 5.5-inch FHD display, 4GB RAM, Snadpragon 821 chipset and all metal body.

This version of the top flight phone has 32GB internal memory, fingerprint scanner and 16 megapixel main camera.

Source: Top 10 Phones To Buy This Black Friday

SKRC D20W 2.4G 4 Channel 6-axis Gyro Quadcopter with HD Camera

GeneralType: QuadcopterFeatures: WiFi FPVMotor Type: Brushed MotorFunctions: 3D rollover,Camera,Forward/backward,FPV,Headless Mode,Hover,One Key Automatic Return,Sideward flight,Slow down,Speed up,Turn left/right,Up/down,With lightBuilt-in Gyro: 6 Axis GyroNight Flight: YesMaterial: Electronic Components,PlasticKit Types: RTFLevel: Beginner LevelAge: Above 14 years old

ConnectivityRemote Control: 2.4GHz Wireless Remote ControlChannel: 4-ChannelsMode: Mode 2 (Left Hand Throttle)Control Distance: 100-300mDetailed Control Distance: 100mTransmitter Power: 4 x 1.5V AA battery(not included)Model Power: 1 x Lithium battery(included)

BatteryBattery: 3.7V 600mAhFlying Time: 8-12minsCharging Time (h): about 35 minutesBattery Size: 2.5 x 0.8 x 4.3cmBattery Weight: 15g

CameraCamera Pixels: 2MP

Dimension and WeightProduct weight: 0.103 kgPackage weight: 0.800 kgProduct size (L x W x H): 44.00 x 36.00 x 13.00 cm / 17.32 x 14.17 x 5.12 inchesPackage size (L x W x H): 42.00 x 9.5 0 x 31.00 cm / 16.54 x 3.74 x 12.2 inches

Package ContentsPackage Contents: 1 x Quadcopter, 1 x Transmitter, 2 x Landing Gear, 2 x Spare Propeller, 4 x Propeller Protector, 1 x Screwdriver, 2 x English Manual, 1 x USB Charger, 1 x Camera, 1 x Phone Holder, 1 x StrapDescription:SKRC D20W WiFi FPV RTF version means the quadcopter is ready to fly and can finish all supported functions including WiFi real-time image / video transmission when you get it. But please ensure the battery full enough for the flight and 4 x 1.5 AA batteries are already put in the transmitter which are not included. Please make sure "GX UFO" APP is downloaded in your phone before connected.

Main Features:WiFi FPV system allows real time image transmission with WiFi connection between the quadcopter and your phone.WiFi real time image transmission distance is 60 meters.HD 2MP aerial photography camera captures and records every beautiful and unforgettable moment.2 speed mode for you: There are low an d high speed modes optional. From low to high speed, the flight difficulty will increase with the speed.3D rollover function makes your aircraft flipping likes a real fight aircraft, let's enjoy more fun of rolling.With attractive headless mode, completely solving pilot "loss of orientation" problems.One press automatic return ensure that you can call back your quadcopter without any delay.High speed spin will satisfy those who love playing skeet, too.Side flight function shows the good balance keeping performance and a big stunt potential.You can also enjoy some basic functions: Forward / backward / up / down / turn left / turn right.

Source: SKRC D20W 2.4G 4 Channel 6-axis Gyro Quadcopter with HD Camera

Protruly D7 and D8 Smartphones to be launched with 5.5” Display and Dual Rear Camera

Protruly D7 and D8 smartphones are two new devices from the Chinese smartphone maker Protruly which is into manufacturing tech products like electronics and digital imaging. The company is going to launch two midrange devices with Dual rear camera setup. Moreover, these devices are the first set of smartphones from the company and will be looking forward to launching more. The D7 will come with a full metal body that gives it an elegant look and feel. Let us look at the specifications of these devices in details.

Protruly D7

The Protruly D7 comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD (1080 x 1920 Pixels) AMOLED screen. Under the hood, there is a Mediatek Helio X20, Deca-Core processor with a clocking speed of 2.3 GHz coupled with 3GB of RAM. The device comes out of the box with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and might get the further updates in the future. To enhance the security levels on the device, there is a fingerprint on the rear.

There is a (13MP + 8MP) camera setup with dual-LED Flash on the rear with an 8MP front facing camera. The onboard memory on the handset it 32GB which can be extended via microSD card slot. On the back, there is a 3560 mAh battery and will be available in Champagne Gold color variant. The handset measures 181.4 mm x 78 mm x 8.9 mm and weighs 220.5 grams.

Protruly D8

The Protruly D8 comes with the same 5.5-inch AMOLED screen with 1080 x 1920 pixels. There is a Mediatek Helio X20 octa-core processor with a clocking speed of 2.3GHz coupled with 4GB of RAM. The handset comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box and will be available in Champagne Gold color variants.

The device comes with an internal storage of 64GB which can be extended via microSD card slot. There is a (13MP + 8MP) dual camera setup with dual-tone LED flash accompanied with 8MP camera on the front. The device measures 181.4 mm x 78 mm x 8.9 mm and weighs 220.5 grams. On the back, there is a 3560 mAh battery, and there is no information about the pricing and availability of the same.

Will you be getting any of these devices? Stay tuned to Phoneradar for more related news and comment in the section below to know more. We will be updating the article once we get the official information about the pricing as well as the availability.

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Source: Protruly D7 and D8 Smartphones to be launched with 5.5" Display and Dual Rear Camera

Microsoft Surface phone 2017 release date, specs

#SurfacePhone #WindowsMobile – Microsoft Surface phone 2017 release date, specs :  Speculations are rife that the first Microsoft Surface phone release date is looming. Per the rumor mill, a possible debut will be in April. After killing Nokia's Lumia series, the Redmond tech giant already pointed out that the company won't focus on mobile devices. The competition between Android and IOS devices had been stiff and its mobile devices had been falling off behind. So rebuilding its mobile division is not logical.

However, Windows Central  has learned that Panay Patos and his team are on the works of a smaller "Surface" device that enables users to make phone calls and send sms, which basically appears to be a mobile device of the Surface family. The tech site added, Microsoft may possibly test the waters again if a "paradigm shift" happens in the market, but Android and IOS are in the height of their success right now.

In addition, there claims that Microsoft had major holdup for the chipset of the surface phone as Intel pulled out on the mobile market. Hence, the reported Intel x86 chipset would no longer onboard on the Surface phone.

Despite the company's statement shooting down rumors about the Microsoft Surface phone, anew Microsoft Surface phone possible release date and specs speculations make the rounds. Since the rumored device will be part of the Surface line, it is expected to come with monstrous specs, Breathecast reported.

Tech enthusiasts assume that it will pack at least 4GB RAM and an internal storage of up to 256GB. Likely, it will also sport a super camera and new innovative feature. Also, the inclusion of iris scanner and dock station capability are also on the cards.

MWC 2017 will commence in a few months from now. If the rumors are true, the most anticipated device might make an appearance at the event and a Microsoft Surface phone release date might be announced too.

Source: Microsoft Surface phone 2017 release date, specs

Vivo Officially Launches X9, X9 Plus, & XPlay 6 Smartphones with Dual Camera Setup

After teasing the few specifications of the Vivo X9 & X9 Plus smartphone, Vivo has officially unveiled both the devices at the launch event held in China. Along with the X9 & X9 Plus, the company also unveiled the rumored flagship XPlay 6 smartphone. All the devices come with an all metal body with curved antenna design and rounded corners. Just below the display, we can find the home button that comes integrated with a fingerprint sensor. The devices run on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow based FunTouch 3.0 OS with highly customized UI. There is no expandable storage option available on any of these devices.

Vivo X9:

The Vivo X9 comes with a 5.5-inch IPS display with Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution. Under the hood is the Snapdragon 625 MSM 8952 octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz. It is built on 14nm FinFET process and comes coupled with Adreno 506 GPU. It has 4GB of RAM and will be available in 64GB & 128 storage options. In the camera department, there is a 16MP rear camera with PDAF and LED flash. For selfies, it comes with 20MP + 8MP dual front cameras but both the sensors have fixed focus. The Hi-Fi audio on this device is taken care by the dedicated AKM4376 Chip. It is backed by a 3,050mAh non-removable battery.

Vivo X9 Plus:

Compared to X9, the X9 Plus comes with a bigger 5.88-inch display with the same Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution. It is powered by Snapdragon 653 MSM 8976 Pro octa-core processor clocked at 1.95GHz and coupled with Adreno 510 GPU. The X9 Plus comes with 6GB RAM while the internal storage remains same at 64GB. The X9 Plus also shares the same camera sensors as on Vivo X9. However, this device comes with ES9018 and ES9603 dual Hi-Fi Chips. The battery capacity is also increased from 3,050mAh to 4,000mAh on the X9 Plus.

Vivo XPlay 6:

Among all the three smartphones, the Vivo Xplay 6 is the most powerful device sporting flagship specifications. This device comes with Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor clocked at 2.15GHz. We expected the device to feature the upgraded Snapdragon 821 chipset that comes give 10% better performance. On the front is a 5.46-inch dual curved Super AMOLED display with Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) resolution. It packs 6GB of RAM & 128GB of internal storage. Unlike the other two devices, the dual camera setup is placed on the rear of the XPlay 6. It has 12MP and 5MP sensors placed on the rear while the front camera is of 16MP resolution. Vivo might be offering some good audio output with the XPlay 6 as it features one ES9038 and three OPA1622 dedicated Hi-Fi Chips. The 4,080mAh non-removable battery keeps the device powered on

Pricing and Availablity:

The Vivo X9 is priced at 2798 Yuan for 64GB storage variant and 2998 yuan for 128GB storage variant. It will be available from November 24th only in China. The pricing of the Vivo X9 Plus smartphone will be announced on December 26th. Coming to the premium XPlay 6, it costs 4498 Yuan and will be sold online and offline starting from December 12th.

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Cutting the Contract: A Guide to Setting Up a SIM-Free Phone in Japan

I'm not a big fan of Japan's larger telecom companies. Prices seem grossly inflated, competition is almost non-existent and getting out of the contract once you are locked in is almost impossible.

However, things have been looking up recently.

In May 2015, a small but significant change was made to the telecoms law. As of that date, any phone bought on a contract in Japan could, at the customer's request, be unlocked after a period of six months. Suddenly, switching networks became even cheaper and easier. This has, in a relatively short space of time, lead to a boom in the MVNO sector in Japan.

The rise of MVNOs

A mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO, is basically a company that provides access to mobile networks but doesn't own its own network. In other words, it pays a larger provider for access to the network infrastructure and then negotiates its own contract with the customer. Given that MVNOs run with far less expensive overheads than traditional mobile networks, they can, for the most part, offer cheaper deals to the customer.

A typical "calls and data" combination on AU, Softbank or Docomo will run between ¥7,000 and ¥10,000 per month — depending on the amount of data and the model of phone you have signed up for. As an example, the MVNO contracts I have looked at — which do not include call time or a phone — come in at between ¥3-5,000 per month for unlimited data. However, if you can get by with just 3GB or 5GB of data per month, then in some cases this can go as low as ¥1,000 or ¥2,000 per month.

However, if you can get by on just 3GB or 5GB of data per month then in some cases this can go as low as ¥1,000 or ¥2,000 per month.

What to consider?

There are a few important things to consider before you put pen to paper on that deal, though.

First, is your current phone more than 18 months old? If so, then your current network will most likely refuse to unlock it for you. Even if they do agree to unlock it, you may still encounter compatibility problems. For example, I recently had my old AU phone unlocked by a private company. However, the phone still will not work with Docomo's network or any of its adjoined MVNOs. This is simply down to the fact that their networks run on different frequencies.

Buying a SIM-free phone

The best thing to do, assuming you can afford it, is to just buy yourself a new smartphone. I recommend using an online shopping site like Amazon or Rakuten for this. A high-grade phone like an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy will typically cost around ¥50,000 or more. However, if you aren't a slave to brands and trendy gimmicks then you can get some really good and fully functional phones in the ¥20-30,000 range, possibly even cheaper if you don't mind getting a second-hand model.

As an example: I bought a six-month-old ASUS smartphone, with similar specs to my previous AU-locked model, the Galaxy Note 3, for just ¥18,000.

When looking for bargains, be careful, and I recommend only buying from Japanese suppliers. The staff at the MVNO booth in my local Yodobashi Camera told me that only factory unlocked, SIM-free phones bought in Japan are guaranteed to work on their networks. Overseas phones may work, but there are no guarantees in this regard.

As an example, I bought a six-month-old ASUS smartphone, with similar specs to my previous, AU locked model, the Galaxy Note 3, for just ¥18,000.

Signing up

In most cases, you will need a credit card to sign up. As I mentioned earlier, MVNOs offer cheaper prices by keeping operating costs down, and as such it's much easier for them to take an automated credit card payment than to send you a bill to pay at 7-Eleven or another convenience store each month.

Pay attention to the speed and data limits on offer. Also, how much extra does it cost to make calls? As an example, U Mobile offers an unlimited data SIM card for just over ¥3,000 per month, however, calls cost an additional ¥30 per minute. So, it really depends on if you're the type of person who makes a lot of calls, or if you're ok calling through Skype, Line and so on.

Another area to consider carefully is the daily data limit. For example, while the aforementioned plan from U Mobile has no monthly data limit, the staff did warn me: "If you use more than 2 or 3GBs in one day, then the network might go slow for a while."

This is a common practice around the world to prevent users abusing "unlimited" contracts. It is kind of annoying if it kicks in when you're halfway through a movie on Netflix though!

There is also anecdotal evidence that in times of high traffic — for example early evenings or weekends — that MVNO networks tend to suffer more slowdown and connectivity issues than the established networks. This isn't official, though, and could perhaps be explained through other means.

Finally, there's still the issue of a contract. Yahoo Mobile insists on a two-year contract, which means they have many of the same handicaps as the major carriers. Other MVNO providers usually require a commitment of six months to one year depending on the type of contract.

The small print

Overall, moving to an MVNO is a bit like renting your own apartment in Japan: if you can afford the initial setup costs and you have the wherewithal to fill out all the Japanese paperwork, then you will almost certainly save substantial amounts of money. Some people, however, prefer the security of being with a bigger, more established firm. It really depends on your own financial situation. I certainly have no regrets about switching, but it's only been a couple of weeks. Lastly, if you are thinking of going sim-free, always be sure to read the small print!

Finally, if you're thinking of going SIM-free, always be sure to read the small print!

Source: Cutting the Contract: A Guide to Setting Up a SIM-Free Phone in Japan

Microsoft Surface Phone Release Date: How Will Windows 10 Mobile Change Phone’s Functionality?

#SurfacePhone #WindowsMobile – Microsoft Surface Phone Release Date: How Will Windows 10 Mobile Change Phone's Functionality? : Microsoft fans are eagerly waiting for the release of the Microsoft Surface Phone next year. There is still no announcement yet from the company but many are hoping Microsoft will proceed with the smartphone.

If ever the Surface Phone is introduced by Microsoft, it is expected to come with a "Windows 10 Mobile" hardware. The project was recently reported to be in the works and under the team of Microsoft executive Panos Panay.

Windows 10 Mobile

The so-called Microsoft Surface Phone would appear as a smaller version of the Surface devices but with the ability to make calls because of the Windows 20 Mobile hardware. There is still an ongoing debate if it should really dubbed as a "phone" given its features and functionality.

Expected to be released in April 2017, the Microsoft Surface Phone is rumored to come in three variants: the consumer model, business edition and "enthusiast" variant. The last version is said to be the most high-tech model of the Microsoft Surface Phone.

Features and specs

When it is released, users can also choose from various storage options from 64 GB to 128 GB while the RAM will start at 4GB to 6GB. It is also thought to come with a 20MP camera equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens for better photo captures and video shots.

Many Microsoft users are also hoping that the Surface Phone will come with a Snapdragon 830 processor which is set to be released during the first quarter of next year. The USB-C feature could also be included in the device.

Other highlights

The much-anticipated Microsoft Surface Phone is also believed to come with a fingerprint sensor on its display. There will also reportedly be support for Win32 applications when the Microsoft instalment launches next year. Are you excited for the Microsoft Surface Phone's release? Source: gamenguide

Source: Microsoft Surface Phone Release Date: How Will Windows 10 Mobile Change Phone's Functionality?