Mlais MX Packs a Monstrous 4800mAh Battery

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Not all of us are that interested in extreme performance, and some would definitely sacrifice a bit of that for some extra battery life. Mlais MX complements the mid-range 64-bit chipset with a Quick Charge-enabled 4,800mAh battery.

More and more Chinese smartphone makers are including in their portfolio devices with huge battery capacities, and it’s great to see that they acknowledge this demand. Mlais is among the latest to offer a phone whose battery will last for days, and even though MX’s capacity of 4800mAh is not the largest out there, it is still a lot more than what others have to offer.

At 9.9mm in thickness (the other dimensions being 145.8 x 71.5), Mlais MX won’t win any slimness contests, but that’s yet another aspect that gets sacrificed when including a high-capacity battery. That’s not to say that the phablet doesn’t look good. On the contrary, Mlais designed it to have round corners, a metallic frame and some lines that attract through their simplicity.

As mentioned before, Mlais MX isn’t exactly powered by the best-performing 64-bit chipset out there. However, Mediatek’s MT6735 (which puts together a quad-core CPU running at 1.3Ghz and the Mali T760GPU) is famous for featuring World Mode 4G, meaning that it will work without any problems in the US. For multitasking enthusiasts, Mlais included 2GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM (plus up to 64GB more via a microSD card, should you need more storage). The CPU’s lower frequency, compared to the one in the MT6752 translates into a longer battery life. The device runs Android 5.0 Lollipop, which really goes hand-in-hand with the 64-bit processor.

Another aspect that influences the battery life is the display, and the 5″ IPS display with HD resolution surely represents an energy-efficient solution. I’m glad that Mlais has decided to create smaller devices, as the M4, M52 and M7 all have 5.5″ HD displays. A smaller diagonal also means that the pixel density is higher.

For the cameras, Mlais chose the same sensors that can be seen in its 64-bit phablets: a 13MP Sony IMX214 for the rear and a 5MP Omnivision for the front. As long as the software for the sensor will be properly optimized, there’s nothing to criticize here.

In terms of connectivity, besides World Mode 4G, Mlais MX also has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS/Glonass/A-GPS.

The price and launch date of the Mlais MX have yet to be made public by the manufacturer, but knowing how tight of a schedule this company has, we shouldn’t have to wait that long. For the sake of variety, Mlais will offer the MX in black, white, and marine green, and each and everyone of them looks great in the above promotional images.

UPDATE: Mlais announced on May 7 that the MX is available on pre-sale for $139.99 at the 11 resellers it has partnered up with. The pre-sale will end on May 31, and after that date, the device is supposed to have a MSRP of $149.99.

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Ulefone Be Touch Knows How to Rock Android Lollipop

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Out of all the Chinese smartphone makers out there that tried to implement the latest version of Google’s mobile OS, only Ulefone got Android 5.0 running properly on its devices, and the Be Touch will prove that yet again.

There are many aspects that make the Ulefone Be Touch worth buying instead of other better known, but also far more expensive alternatives. When building this particular device, the manufacturer made an effort to include high-quality materials, some great design lines and a seamless experience as far as the software is concerned.

The name of the phablet hints at the fact that it comes with a Press Touch ID fingerprint sensor similar to the one found in the iPhone. It’s great to see that Ulefone has integrated the fingerprint scanner in the Home button, as placing it on the back, below the camera wouldn’t have been as convenient.

Be Touch is meant to feel and look stunning. Ulefone has opted for a magnesium alloy board, an aircraft-grade aluminum frame and 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to protect the 5.5″ 1280×720 IPS display. Each and every one of these components will contribute to Be Touch’s overall sturdiness.

To ensure optimal performance, this Android 5.0 Lollipop device will be powered by a Mediatek MT6752 SoC that includes a 64-bit octa-core CPU clocked at 1.7Ghz and a Mali T760 GPU. Multitasking won’t represent a challenge, either, as the phablet will sport 3GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM that can be furthermore expanded with the help of a microSD card of up to 64GB.

As far as the camera sensors are concerned, Ulefone picked a 13MP Sony IMX214 sensor for the rear camera and a 5MP Omnivision 5648 for the front-facing one.

Connectivity wasn’t neglected either, as besides 4G FDD-LTE in the 800/1800/2100/2600MHz bands, Be Touch also has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS sensors. At this price point, some would have expected seeing a NFC antenna, as well.

Be Touch’s battery will get from 1 to 35% in 15 minutes, due to a very impressive Quick Charge technology. That being said, it’s a bit disappointing that Ulefone has included a 2550mAh battery, as this capacity might make people look for power outlets before the end of the work day.

Most resellers offer the Be Touch for $219.99, but on GearBest you can get it for $197.89 if you use the coupon code BETOUCH during the checkout procedure.

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SONICable lets you cut charge times in half for any gadget

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Gadgets keep getting better and more powerful, but our batteries seem to last less and less with each upgrade. And being that the foreseeable future this is going to remain this way, SONICable aims to at least cut the charge times.

If you use your phone as much as statistics say most of us do you’re very aware of the cruel reality of having to recharge it during the day. Aware of this, the SONICable team came up with an idea that is rather different from portable chargers and battery extenders: a cable that allows your gadgets to charge twice as fast thanks to some clever design decisions such asusing dual sided USB connectors with Aluminium tip.

The SONICable not only performs better than any other cable, but it’s also more durable and stronger than its competitors, according to the creators, and comes with either a Lightning connector for iPhone or micro USB for Android.

The way SONICable works is by using a switch that allows it to change modes. When it’s off, it’s just a regular USB cable, and performs all of the same taks, but once it’s on, it loses sync capabilities and uses all that spare power to charge your gadgets in a much, much faster way. Users interested in it might want to check their Indiegogo page and pledge their support.

Via Geeky Gadgets

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Qualcomm grows Snapdragon 200 family with six new chips, targets emerging markets

Qualcomm grows Snapdragon 200 family with six new chips, targets emerging markets

Just because Qualcomm's gone to plaid (aka. reached ludicrous speed) with its Snapdragon 800 flagship doesn't mean the company's been standing still at the other end of the market. The Snapdragon 200 family just received a major boost with the introduction of six new chips geared at China and other emerging markets. Available with dual- and quad-core CPUs, the processors are manufactured using a 28nm process and incorporate HSPA+ (21Mbps) and TD-SCDMA radios. The new SoCs are optimized to provide good multimedia performance and long battery life, with support for dual cameras (up to 8MP rear and 5MP front), multiple SIMs (dual standby, dual active and tri standby), iZat location tech and Quick Charge 1.0. Qualcomm's Adreno 302 GPU rounds up the spec list, making these chips well suited for devices running Android, Windows Phone and Firefox OS. The company's expected to begin shipping these new processors (8x10 and 8x12) in late 2013. Full PR after the break.

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