With just a budget of Php2,000, you can already have a smartphone as a number of OEMs in the local market have multiple handsets that could be yours. We’ve looked around the city and here are the Android smartphones we were able to spot. Of course, there’s not much to expect from these budget devices […]
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Sony has just announced its newest compact smartphone for their consumers — the Xperia X Compact. It’s the latest Android from the Japanese maker to sport the ‘compact’ name. Let’s compare it to the Xperia Z5 Compact of last year and find out which one is better on paper.
| Xperia X Compact | Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|
| 4.6-inch IPS LCD @ 1280 x 720 pixels, 323ppi | 4.6-inch IPS LCD @ 1280 x 720 pixels, 323ppi |
| 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 hexa-core processor | 2.10 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor |
| Adreno 510 | Adreno 430 |
| 3GB RAM | 2GB RAM |
| 32GB internal storage | 32GB internal storage |
| Expandable via microSD, up to 256GB | Expandable via microSD, up to 256GB |
| 23-megapixel PDAF rear camera w/ LED flash | 23-megapixel PDAF rear camera w/ LED flash, 4K recording |
| 5MP front-facing camera | 5MP front-facing camera |
| 4G LTE | 4G LTE |
| Wi-Fi 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS w/ A-GPS, Glonass | GPS w/ A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | NFC |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
| Fingerprint scanner | Fingerprint scanner |
| Hi-Fi audio | - |
| USB Type-C | - |
| - | IP68 certified |
| 2700mAh Li-Ion battery | 2700mAh Li-Ion battery |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 129 x 65 x 9.5 mm | 127 x 65 x 8.9 mm |
| 135 g | 138 g |
Xperia X Compact:
Xperia Z5 Compact:
As it turns out, the new Xperia Compact handset is not the same as before. It’s not exactly a compact version of the Sony flagship smartphone. Well, it’s an Xperia X Compact phone, so it basically borrows its features from the Xperia X which is not the company’s flagship device.
It has lost quite a number of features like 4K recording and the IP68 certification for water and dust resistance. In return, Sony is giving you an upgrade to 3GB of RAM and new hardware features – you can now enjoy Hi-Fi audio on the go and play around with the reversible USB-C port.
The phone was launched along with the real Sony flagship of the year — the Xperia XZ. We do hope that Sony will release another compact phone that’s based on the XZ. Sony Xperia XZ Compact, anyone?
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Modularity is not exactly new for PCs since you can make your own from available parts in the market. But, if HP will do it their way, this is their frontline bet.
The HP Elite Slice is a stackable compact PC. It’s like the Mac Mini before but with way more possibilities. It’s designed for both home and office use with a processor up to 6th Gen Intel Core i7 and Windows 10 Pro. You can connect your displays, keyboards, and mice to the PC through the two USB 3.1 Type-C ports, two USB 2.0, DisplayPort, and HDMI ports. There’s also the good old ethernet jack, 3.5mm combo jack, and dual mics onboard. An optional fingerprint sensor is also available.
As for the modularity, each module connects to another via what they call HP Slice Connector that’s placed at the bottom. From there, you can stack your way up. At launch, you can choose to add an audio module, an optical disk drive, and the Collaboration Cover from HP for Skyping. By next year, HP will offer wireless charging cover so you’ll just have to place your compatible device on top of the Slice to charge it while you work with your PC.
Available modules are still limited for now although like with other modular devices, it will eventually have accessories to play with. Anyhow, the HP Elite Slice is a piece of hardware you’d want to place on your table.
Pricing and availability are yet to be announced.
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Modularity is not exactly new for PCs since you can make your own from available parts in the market. But, if HP will do it their way, this is their frontline bet.
The HP Elite Slice is a stackable compact PC. It’s like the Mac Mini before but with way more possibilities. It’s designed for both home and office use with a processor up to 6th Gen Intel Core i7 and Windows 10 Pro. You can connect your displays, keyboards, and mice to the PC through the two USB 3.1 Type-C ports, two USB 2.0, DisplayPort, and HDMI ports. There’s also the good old ethernet jack, 3.5mm combo jack, and dual mics onboard. An optional fingerprint sensor is also available.
As for the modularity, each module connects to another via what they call HP Slice Connector that’s placed at the bottom. From there, you can stack your way up. At launch, you can choose to add an audio module, an optical disk drive, and the Collaboration Cover from HP for Skyping. By next year, HP will offer wireless charging cover so you’ll just have to place your compatible device on top of the Slice to charge it while you work with your PC.
Available modules are still limited for now although like with other modular devices, it will eventually have accessories to play with. Anyhow, the HP Elite Slice is a piece of hardware you’d want to place on your table.
Pricing and availability are yet to be announced.
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Samsung has a new smartphone that’s been lurking around the web and it’s now finally out as it gets listed on the company’s Vietnamese website.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is a 5.5-inch full HD smartphone that has some pretty decent specs and metal build along with it. It’s got an octa-processor clocked at 1.6GHz, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage that’s expandable via microSD card. There’s an ample 3300mAh battery on board.
Camera-wise, a 13MP and 8MP shooters are loaded onto the handset. The usual connectivity suite is present on the J7 Prime and also a fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime specs:
5.5-inch full HD display
2.5D Gorilla Glass 4
1.6GHz octa-core processor
3GB RAM
32GB internal storage
Expandable via microSD card
13MP autofocus rear camera w/ LED flash
8MP wide-angle front camera
4G LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS w/ A-GPS, Glonass
Fingerprint scanner
3300mAh battery
151.5 x 74.9 x 8.1mm
The handset goes for VND 6,290,000 or above Php13k.
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