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Why Do Phones Now Have up to 6GB of RAM?

Heland Ortega

As many manufacturers are now following the hype of having an impressive 6GB of RAM loaded in their high-end smartphone, is this actually something to be excited about? Have you ever wonder why do phones now have up to 6GB of RAM?
6GB PIC 1RAM, or random access memory, is the memory that temporarily stores the data into a phone which allows it to be accessed more quickly. With so many applications hogging up the memory space, one not only needs a processor with eight or more cores but also a RAM complimenting that. In addition, there are also apps that hog a lot of RAM (I’m looking at you Facebook!) and if you have more than one of the same open on your phone, then the phone might start experiencing lag.

Some processors powering our handsets these days are 64-bit, which allows this amount of data to be addressed at the same time. Now, 64-bit mobile processors already had an extension that allowed them to theoretically make use of 6GB of RAM. In addition, Android is a system that expands into the RAM available to it. This means that the more RAM you have, the more of a performance buffer you end up with.

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Do you really need 6GB of RAM?

The answer could be a simple yes or no. The real benefit of having a 6GB RAM phones is future-proofing. Undoubtedly, a phone with 6GB  of RAM sounds to be  incredible for gaming and multi-tasking, and it is bound to attract folks who love the extreme performance.

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As of today, having this large amount of RAM is not required. It’s just for marketing and product differentiation only. Maybe next year or two, it might come handy and will become a top end standard for all. Are you planning to get a high-end smartphone with 6GB of RAM like the Asus ZenFone Deluxe 3 or Vivo Xplay5 Elite? Tell us more about it in the comment section below. You could also check our list of 6 Smartphones with 6GB RAM here.

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Why Do Phones Now Have up to 6GB of RAM?

Heland Ortega

As many manufacturers are now following the hype of having an impressive 6GB of RAM loaded in their high-end smartphone, is this actually something to be excited about? Have you ever wonder why do phones now have up to 6GB of RAM?
6GB PIC 1RAM, or random access memory, is the memory that temporarily stores the data into a phone which allows it to be accessed more quickly. With so many applications hogging up the memory space, one not only needs a processor with eight or more cores but also a RAM complimenting that. In addition, there are also apps that hog a lot of RAM (I’m looking at you Facebook!) and if you have more than one of the same open on your phone, then the phone might start experiencing lag.

Some processors powering our handsets these days are 64-bit, which allows this amount of data to be addressed at the same time. Now, 64-bit mobile processors already had an extension that allowed them to theoretically make use of 6GB of RAM. In addition, Android is a system that expands into the RAM available to it. This means that the more RAM you have, the more of a performance buffer you end up with.

6gb pic 2

Do you really need 6GB of RAM?

The answer could be a simple yes or no. The real benefit of having a 6GB RAM phones is future-proofing. Undoubtedly, a phone with 6GB  of RAM sounds to be  incredible for gaming and multi-tasking, and it is bound to attract folks who love the extreme performance.

6gb pic 3

As of today, having this large amount of RAM is not required. It’s just for marketing and product differentiation only. Maybe next year or two, it might come handy and will become a top end standard for all. Are you planning to get a high-end smartphone with 6GB of RAM like the Asus ZenFone Deluxe 3 or Vivo Xplay5 Elite? Tell us more about it in the comment section below. You could also check our list of 6 Smartphones with 6GB RAM here.

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6 Smartphones with 6GB of RAM

Abe Olandres

Smartphones with 6GB of RAM are slowly becoming the standard for flagship devices. Although the big global brands like Samsung, Sony, LG, HTC and even Xiaomi have not yet introduced one, a few others have already made the news.

On top of the list is Vivo, a huge Asian player related to OPPO, which have made their announcement as early as March. This was followed by Lenovo, ZTE and just recently, by Asus as well.

Check out the 6Smartphones with 6GB of RAM below:

Vivo Xplay5 Elite
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 2.15GHz quad-core processor
6GB LPDDR4 RAM
128GB internal storage
3,600mAh battery

We saw the Vivo Xplay 5 during our last trip to India when the Vivo V3 and V3 Max were unveiled. The Xplay 5 had uncanny similarities with the Galaxy S6 Edge and S7 Edge. You can read up on our hands-on here.

LeEco Le Max 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 2.15GHz quad-core processor
6GB LPDDR4 RAM
64GB internal storage
3,100mAh battery

Announced last April, the LeEco Lemax 2 is perhaps one the the most affordable devices with 6GB of RAM at only $390 (Php18,000). See complete specs here.

Lenovo Zuk Z2 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 2.15GHz quad-core processor
6GB LPDDR4 RAM
128GB UFS 2.0 storage
3,100mAh battery

Suggested retail price is about Php19,400. See complete specs here.

ZTE Axon 7
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 2.15GHz quad-core processor
6GB LPDDR4 RAM
128GB internal storage
3140 mAh battery

No price for the 6GB model yet but the 4GB will cost about Php21,000. More details here.

Vernee Apollo
Mediatek Helio X20
6GB LPDDR4 RAM
128GB internal storage

A practically unknown brand from China also introduced the Vernee Apollo with 6GB of RAM. The device will cost $399 or about Php18,500.

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 2.15GHz quad-core processor
6GB LPDDR4 RAM
256GB internal storage
3,000mAh battery

The Zenfone 3 Deluxe is the latest device announced with 6GB RAM, along with several other Zenfone 3 variants during Computex in Taiwan. Check out our hands-on here.

The 6GB model will have a starting price of $499 or about Php23,000. Mode details here.

Bonus: The yet-to-be-announced OnePlus 3 has been spotted on benchmark charts to have 6GB of RAM.

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Battle of the Android Flagships: What’s the Best Spec’d Phone of 2016?

Bob Freking

Mostly, if not all the major players, have already released their flagship phones for the year 2016. Some of them are already available in the market, and some of them are yet to hit local stores soon – but that won’t stop us from comparing all of their specs in this comparison.

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Notes:

  • All of these phones are constructed with metal bodies with varying twists on design.
  • All of these smartphones also have fingerprint scanners, and all of them run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with their respective manufacturer skins.
  • Prices are not compared since as of writing, not all are available in the Philippines.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge seems to be the most well-rounded among the competition. It’s thin, light and it packs a huge curved Super AMOLED screen with very powerful internals. While it has the lowest megapixel count in the comparison, it does have the lowest aperture. It also has the largest battery, and it comes with features like IP68 certification, wireless charging and a heart-rate monitor.

The LG G5 on the other hand is another well-rounded smartphone, but it doesn’t seem to be best at anything on paper. It’s certainly high end with its hardware and its features, and it’s one of the two smartphones here with a competitive dual rear camera setup, but the main thing that will attract most buyers here is LG’s modular design.

Newest among the bunch, the HTC 10 is also no slouch in terms of internals, but then again, compared to the rest of those in the list, the HTC 10 is nothing special on paper except for its BoomSound speaker setup; the HTC 10 leaves no holes for lacking, but it’s also just a “me too” smartphone that represents the best from HTC.

Sony’s flagship phone, the Xperia X Performance, on the other hand is on the lacking side in terms of specs; it only has a 1080p display and 3GB RAM. Aside from that, mostly everything is on par with the competition. It’s also one of the two smartphones in this comparison that is IP68 certified.

Meizu’s Pro 6 offers fairly flagship internals, especially with its chipset. While it has only 3 GB RAM in some variants, it allows for storage up to 128GB. It doesn’t have expandable storage, it doesn’t have a QHD display and it’s not packing a lot of features and gimmicks. It’s just a fairly well-rounded smartphone in 2016.

The Huawei P9 Plus on the other hand has the second to the largest battery in the table, the other one with a dual-camera setup, and based on benchmarks, arguably a very fast chipset – the octa-core Kirin 995 paired with a Mali T880 MP4 GPU. While it only has a 1080p display, it’s also the only one in this list with a pressure sensitive screen like 3D Touch.

So, who wins? Quantitatively, to us, that would be the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, but people have varying priorities too. LG has the modular design, Huawei has 3D Touch – and they both have dual-camera setups. HTC has the BoomSound speakers, and Meizu & Sony barely have anything extra to offer.

Now of course, this is all just on paper. It’s still the execution and how much value it can give which will determine what flagship smartphone to get this 2016. We’re all just as excited as you to get our hands on each one of them for our full review.

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Battle of the Android Flagships: What’s the Best Spec’d Phone of 2016?

Bob Freking

Mostly, if not all the major players, have already released their flagship phones for the year 2016. Some of them are already available in the market, and some of them are yet to hit local stores soon – but that won’t stop us from comparing all of their specs in this comparison.

table

Notes:

  • All of these phones are constructed with metal bodies with varying twists on design.
  • All of these smartphones also have fingerprint scanners, and all of them run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with their respective manufacturer skins.
  • Prices are not compared since as of writing, not all are available in the Philippines.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge seems to be the most well-rounded among the competition. It’s thin, light and it packs a huge curved Super AMOLED screen with very powerful internals. While it has the lowest megapixel count in the comparison, it does have the lowest aperture. It also has the largest battery, and it comes with features like IP68 certification, wireless charging and a heart-rate monitor.

The LG G5 on the other hand is another well-rounded smartphone, but it doesn’t seem to be best at anything on paper. It’s certainly high end with its hardware and its features, and it’s one of the two smartphones here with a competitive dual rear camera setup, but the main thing that will attract most buyers here is LG’s modular design.

Newest among the bunch, the HTC 10 is also no slouch in terms of internals, but then again, compared to the rest of those in the list, the HTC 10 is nothing special on paper except for its BoomSound speaker setup; the HTC 10 leaves no holes for lacking, but it’s also just a “me too” smartphone that represents the best from HTC.

Sony’s flagship phone, the Xperia X Performance, on the other hand is on the lacking side in terms of specs; it only has a 1080p display and 3GB RAM. Aside from that, mostly everything is on par with the competition. It’s also one of the two smartphones in this comparison that is IP68 certified.

Meizu’s Pro 6 offers fairly flagship internals, especially with its chipset. While it has only 3 GB RAM in some variants, it allows for storage up to 128GB. It doesn’t have expandable storage, it doesn’t have a QHD display and it’s not packing a lot of features and gimmicks. It’s just a fairly well-rounded smartphone in 2016.

The Huawei P9 Plus on the other hand has the second to the largest battery in the table, the other one with a dual-camera setup, and based on benchmarks, arguably a very fast chipset – the octa-core Kirin 995 paired with a Mali T880 MP4 GPU. While it only has a 1080p display, it’s also the only one in this list with a pressure sensitive screen like 3D Touch.

So, who wins? Quantitatively, to us, that would be the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, but people have varying priorities too. LG has the modular design, Huawei has 3D Touch – and they both have dual-camera setups. HTC has the BoomSound speakers, and Meizu & Sony barely have anything extra to offer.

Now of course, this is all just on paper. It’s still the execution and how much value it can give which will determine what flagship smartphone to get this 2016. We’re all just as excited as you to get our hands on each one of them for our full review.

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