Mobile Computing

11 High-End SmartPhones to Buy with Confidence in 2016

As seconds turn to minutes, minutes turn to hours and hours turn to days, so is Mobile Technology market, and to stay in touch with these protruding technologies we need the best smart-phone with all modern features.

To this thought, i have decided to make a list of the best smart phones you can proudly bank your money on this 2016, I also listed along with it, the price, specifications and features.

The listed smart phones are easily available on Konga, Jumia and other popular eMalls.

1. Samsung Galaxy S7

Overview

  • Samsung Galaxy S7 is the successor model to the Samsung Galaxy S6. The phone runs on 2.2 GHz Quad Core Cortex A57 & 1.8 GHz Quad Core Cortex A53 Processor and Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
  • The Screen is 5.5 inches capacitive touchscreen with 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution.
  • Samsung Galaxy S7 has 16 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera.
  • The phone comes with 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage.
  • Connectivity options in Samsung Galaxy S7 include Bluetooth v4.1, microUSB v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 3G via HSDPA 42 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps and 4G via LTE. A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, NFC, Infrared Support options are also available in the phone.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Specifications

Announced 2016, January
Release Date 2016, January
Operating System Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Processor #1 2.3 GHz Octa Core Cortex A53 Processor
Processor #2 1.6 GHz Quad Core Cortex A53 Processor
GPU Mali T880
Chipset Exynos 8890
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate
RAM 4 GB
Internal Memory 32 GB
External Storage 200 GB
Size 5.1 inches
Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive
Screen Type SUPER AMOLED
Resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels
Pixel Density ~534 ppi
User Interface TouchWiz UI
Multi-touch Yes
Stylus No
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Rear Camera 12 MP
Front Camera 5 MP
Camera Features LED Flash, f/1.7 aperture, Smart OIS
Video Recording 2160p@30fps
Image Stabilization Yes
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network UMTS 900 / 2100
4G Network LTE
Dual SIM Yes, GSM and GSM
Dual standby Yes
Triple SIM No
Micro SIM No
Nano SIM Yes
CDMA No
Form Factor Phablet
Dimensions 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm
Weight 152 g
Color White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz
QWERTY No
Browser HTML5
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G HSDPA, HSUPA
4G LTE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
Bluetooth Yes, v4.2 With LE
USB microUSB v2.0
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot
Wi-Fi Hotspot Yes
NFC Yes
Infrared Yes
Music Player MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
Radio Yes
Video Player MP4, H.264, H.263
3.5mm Jack Yes
Loud Speaker Yes
Ringtones Vibration, MP3
SMS Yes, Threaded View
MMS Yes
EMAIL Email, Push Email
IM Yes
Social Networking Yes
Battery Type 3000 mAh battery
Talktime Up to 24 hours
Built-in Apps Google Play, Google Search, Google Maps, Google Calendar, Gmail, Youtube
Games Yes
Java Yes
SNS Integration, Predictive Text Input

 

2. BlackBerry Porsche Design P9982 ( 145,000)

Overview

  • BlackBerry Porsche Design P9982 is the latest luxury smartphone from Blackberry. The phone runs on Blackberry 10 OS and 1.5GHz Dual-core Processor.
  • The Screen is 4.2 inches HD Capacitive Touchscreen with 1280 x 720 pixels.
  • The Phone has 8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera for video calls.
  • The RAM is 2GB, 64GB in-built storage, 64GB microSD slot.
  • Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, ANT+, microUSB v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, 3G via HSDPA 21 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps, NFC, A-GPS and GLONASS.

Full BlackBerry Porsche Design P9982 Specifications

Announced 2013, November
Release Date 2013, December
Operating System Blackberry OS 10
Processor 1.5 GHz Dual Core Krait Processor
GPU Adreno 225
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
RAM 2 GB
Internal Memory 64 GB
External Storage 64GB
Size 4.2 inches
Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive
Screen Type HD
Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Pixel Density ~355 ppi
Multi-touch No
Stylus No
Rear Camera 8 MP
Front Camera 2 MP
Video Recording Yes, 1080p@30fps
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2600
Dual SIM No
Dual standby No
Triple SIM No
Micro SIM Yes
Nano SIM No
CDMA No
Form Factor Bar
Dimensions 131 x 65.6 x 9.5 mm
Weight 140 g
Color Black
QWERTY No
Browser HTML5
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G HSDPA 21Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps
4G LTE
GPS Yes, With A-GPS Support and GLONASS
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, LE
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA
Wi-Fi Hotspot Yes
NFC Yes
Music Player MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FlAC
Radio No
Video Player DivX, XviD, MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
3.5mm Jack Yes
Loud Speaker Yes
Ringtones Vibration, MP3
SMS Yes, Threaded View
MMS Yes
EMAIL Email, Push Email
IM Yes
Social Networking Yes
Battery Type Standard Li-ion 1800 mAh Battery
Talktime Up to 8 hours (2G) / Up to 9 hours (3G)
Standy by Time Up to 240 hours
Built-in Apps BlackBerry maps, Organizer, Document viewer, Photo viewer/editor, Video editor
Games Yes
Java Yes, MIDP 2.1
SNS Integration, Predictive Text Input

 

3. Sony Xperia Z One (₦77,000.00)

Overview

  • Sony Xperia Z One comes with better camera features. The device runs on Android OS v4.2 Jelly Bean and 2.2 GHz Quad-core Processor.
  • The Screen is 5 inches with capacitive touchscreen and 1920 x 1080 pixels.
  • The Device has rear 20.7 MP camera and 2 MP front camera.
  • The RAM is 2GB, 16GB Internal storage, 64GB microSD Card slot.
  • Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, microUSB v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, 3G via HSDPA 42 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps.

Water and Dust Resistant, Android OS v4.2 (Jelly Bean), 2.2 GHz Quad Core Processor, 5 inches Capacitive Touchscreen, 1920 x 1080 pixels, Rear 20.7 MP camera and Front 2 MP camera, Internal 2GB RAM, 16GB Storage, microSD card upto 64GB, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, microUSB v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 3G via HSDPA 42 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps, With A-GPS Support and GLONASS, NFC

Sony Xperia Z One Specifications

os Android OS v4.2 (Jelly Bean)
cpu 2.2 GHz Quad Core Processor
twog GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
threeg HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
cdma No
form Bar
color Black
size 5 inches
resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
qwerty Yes, Virtual QWERTY
musicplayer MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, Flac Player
radio Stereo FM Radio
ringtones Vibration, MP3
camera 20.7 MP with LED and Xenon Flash
mbvideo Yes, Video Player – MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
voicerecording Yes
email Email, Push Email
messaging SMS (Threaded view), MMS
webbrowsing HTML5
internal 2GB RAM, 16GB Storage
cardslot microSD card upto 64GB
games Yes
java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
battery Standard Li-On 3000 mAh Battery
talktime Up to 13 hours (2G) / Up to 15 hours (3G)
standbytime Up to 880 hours (2G) / Up to 850 hours (3G)
bluetooth Yes, v4.0 with A2DP
usb Yes, microUSB v2.0
gprs Yes
edge Yes
infraredport No
wlan_wifi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot
gps Yes, With A-GPS Support and GLONASS
pim Google Maps, Google Play, Google Calendar, Google navigation, Google Search, Gmail, Youtube
announced 2013, August
status 2013, October
dualsim No
touchscreen Capacitive Touchscreen
triplesim No
solar No
dt3g HSDPA 42 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
multitouch Yes
nfc Yes
35mmjack Yes
secondarycamera 2.2 MP
chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
gpu Adreno 330

 

4. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (167,500)

Overview

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is a high-end 4G Android KitKat Phablet from Samsung. The Device runs on Android OS v4.4.4 Kitkat and 2.7 GHz Quad Core Krait 450 Processor.
  • The Screen is 5.7 inches with capacitive touchscreen and 2560 x 1440 resolution.
  • The phablet has 16 MP rear and 3.7 MP front camera.
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 4 comes with 3GB RAM, 32GB for internal storage and microSD card upto 128GB for external Storage.
  • Bluetooth v4.1, microUSB v3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 3G via HSDPA 42 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps, 4G via LTE, With A-GPS Support and GLONASS, NFC option are available in Phablet.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Specifications

Announced 2014, August
Release Date 2014, September
Operating System Android v4.4 KitKat
Processor 2.7 GHz Quad Core Krait 450 Processor
GPU Adreno 420
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
Sensors Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Gesture, Hall, HR, Proximity, RGB, UV
RAM 3 GB
Internal Memory 32 GB
External Storage 128 GB
Size 5.7 inches
Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive
Screen Type SUPER AMOLED
Resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels
Pixel Density ~515 ppi
User Interface TouchWiz UI
Multi-touch Yes
Stylus Yes, S Pen
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Rear Camera 16 MP
Front Camera 3.7 MP
Camera Features 3456 x 4608 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, LED flash, Dual Shot, Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization, panorama, HDR
Video Recording 2160p@30fps
Image Stabilization Yes
2G Network GSM 850 / 900
3G Network UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 700 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600
Form Factor Phablet
Dimensions 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm
Weight 176 g
Color Black, White
QWERTY No
Browser HTML5
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G HSDPA 42 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
4G LTE
GPS Yes, With A-GPS Support and GLONASS
Bluetooth Yes, v4.1
USB microUSB v2.0
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot
Wi-Fi Hotspot Yes
NFC Yes
Infrared Yes
Music Player MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
Video Player MP4, H.264, H.263
3.5mm Jack Yes
Loud Speaker Yes
Ringtones Vibration, MP3
SMS Yes, Threaded View
MMS Yes
EMAIL Email, Push Email
IM Yes
Social Networking Yes
Battery Type Standard Battery Li-ion 3220 mAh battery
Talktime up to 20 hours
Music Playback Time Up to 82 hours
Video Playback Time Up to 14 hours
Browsing Time Up to 10 hours
Built-in Apps Google Play, Google Search, Google Maps, Google calendar, Gmail, Youtube
Games Yes
Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
SNS Integration, Predictive Text Input

 

5. iphone 6 plus ( 190,000 – 210,000)

Overview

  • iphone 6 plus also comes in 64GB variant with a higher price having the same features. The Device runs on iOS 8 OS and 1.4 GHz Dual Core Cyclone v8 Processor.
  • The Screen is 5.5 inches with capacitive touchscreen and 1920 x 1080 resolution pixels.
  • The Phone has 8 MP rear and 1.2 MP front Camera.
  • iphone 6 plus comes with 1GB RAM, 64GB internal storage.
  • Bluetooth v4.0 With A2DP, LE, microUSB v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 3G via HSDPA 42 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps, 4G via LTE, Cat4, 150 Mbps DL, 50 Mbps UL, A-GPS, GLONASS options are available in phone.

iPhone 6 Plus 64GB Specifications

Announced 2014, September
Release Date 2014, September
Operating System iOS 8
Processor 1.4 GHz Dual Core Cyclone v8 Processor
GPU PowerVR GX6650
Chipset Apple A8
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
RAM 1 GB
Internal Memory 64 GB
Size 5.5 inches
Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive
Screen Type LED-backlit IPS
Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Pixel Density ~401 ppi
Multi-touch Yes
Stylus No
Rear Camera 8 MP
Front Camera 1.2 MP
Camera Features 3264 x 2448 pixels, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED flash
Video Recording 1080p@60fps
Image Stabilization Yes
2G Network GSM 850 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 900 / 2100 / 2600
Nano SIM Yes
CDMA No
Form Factor Phablet
Dimensions 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm
Weight 172 g
Color Space Gray, Silver, Gold
QWERTY No
Browser HTML5 (Safari)
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G HSDPA 42 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
4G LTE, Cat4, 150 Mbps DL, 50 Mbps UL
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0 With A2DP, LE
USB microUSB v2.0
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
Wi-Fi Hotspot Yes
NFC Yes
Music Player MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
Radio No
Video Player MP4, H.264, H.263
3.5mm Jack Yes
Loud Speaker Yes
Ringtones Vibration, Mp3
SMS Yes, Threaded View
MMS Yes
EMAIL Email, Push Email
IM Yes
Social Networking Yes
Battery Type Non-removable Li-Po 2915 mAh battery
Talktime up to 24 hours
Standy by Time up to 384 hours
Music Playback Time up to 80 hours
Built-in Apps iCloud, Maps, iBooks PDF reader, Audio&video editor, Organizer, Document viewer, Image viewer/editor
Games Yes
Java No
TouchID fingerprint sensor, SNS Integration, Predictive Text Input

 

6. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge ( 140,000  )

Overview

  • Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is a 4G Octa-Core Android KitKat Phablet from Samsung. The Device runs on Android v4.4.4 KitKat and 2.6 GHz Octa Core Cortex A57 Processor.
  • The Screen is 5.6 inches with capacitive touchscreen and 2560 x 1600 resolution pixels.
  • The Phablet has 16 MP rear and 3.7 MP front Camera.
  • Samsung Galaxy Note Edge comes with 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage and microSD card upto 128GB for external storage.
  • Bluetooth v4.0 With A2DP, EDR, LE, microUSB v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 3G via HSDPA 42.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps, 4G via 50 Mbps UL, 300 Mbps, with A-GPS, GLONASS options are available in phablet.

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Specifications

Announced 2014, August
Release Date 2014, September
Operating System Android v4.4 KitKat
Processor 2.7 GHz Quad Core Krait 450 Processor
GPU Adreno 420
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
Sensors Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Gesture, Hall, HR, Proximity, RGB, UV
RAM 3 GB
Internal Memory 32 GB
External Storage 128 GB
Size 5.6 inches
Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive
Screen Type SUPER AMOLED
Resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
Pixel Density ~524 ppi
User Interface TouchWiz UI
Multi-touch Yes
Stylus Yes, S-Pen
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Rear Camera 16 MP
Front Camera 3.7 MP
Camera Features 3456 x 4608 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, LED flash, Dual Shot, Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization, panorama, HDR
Video Recording 2160p@30fps
Image Stabilization Yes
2G Network GSM 850 / 900
3G Network UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 700 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600
Nano SIM No
Form Factor Phablet
Dimensions 151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3 mm
Weight 174 g
Color Black, White
QWERTY No
Browser HTML5
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G HSDPA 42.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
4G LTE, 50 Mbps UL, 300 Mbps
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0 With A2DP, EDR, LE
USB microUSB v2.0
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot
Wi-Fi Hotspot Yes
NFC Yes
Infrared Yes
Music Player MP3, WAV, AAC
Radio Yes, Stereo FM Radio
Video Player MP4, H.264, H.263
3.5mm Jack Yes
Loud Speaker Yes
Ringtones Vibration, MP3
SMS Yes, Threaded View
MMS Yes
EMAIL Email, Push Email
IM Yes
Social Networking Yes
Battery Type Non-removable Li-ion 3000 mAh battery
Talktime up to 18 hours
Music Playback Time Up to 67 hours
Video Playback Time Up to 12 hours
Browsing Time Up to 9 hours
Built-in Apps Google Play, Google Search, Google Maps, Google Calendar, Gmail, Youtube
Games Yes
Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
SNS Integration, Predictive Text input

 

7. Motorola Droid Turbo ( 41,649)

Overview

  • Motorola Droid Turbo is a high-end QHD smartphone from Motorola. The Phone runs on Android v4.4.4 KitKat and Quad-core 2.7 GHz Processor.
  • The Screen is 5.2 inches capacitive touchscreen and the resolution is 2560 x 1440 pixels.
  • Motorola Droid Turbo comes with 21 MP rear camera and front camera is 2 MP.
  • The phone is available with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.
  • Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, 3G via HSDPA, HSUPA and 4G via LTE options are available in the phone.

Motorola DROID Turbo Specifications

Announced 2014, October
Release Date 2015, February
Operating System Android v4.4.4 KitKat
Processor 2.7 GHz Quad Core Krait 450 Processor
GPU Adreno 420
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
RAM 3 GB
Internal Memory 64 GB
Size 5.2 inches
Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive
Screen Type SUPER AMOLED
Resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels
Pixel Density ~565 ppi
Multi-touch Yes
Stylus No
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Rear Camera 21 MP
Front Camera 2 MP
Camera Features Dual LED Flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR
Video Recording 2160p@24fps
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network UMTS 900 / 2100
4G Network LTE
Nano SIM Yes
CDMA No
Form Factor Phablet
Dimensions 143.5 x 73.3 x 8.3 mm
Weight 169 g
Color Black Ballistic Nylon, Metallic Black, Metallic Red, Blue
QWERTY No
Browser HTML5
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G HSDPA, HSUPA
4G LTE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0 With A2DP, LE
USB microUSB v2.0
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot
Wi-Fi Hotspot Yes
NFC Yes
Music Player MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
Radio Yes, Stereo FM Radio
Video Player MP4, H.264, H.263
3.5mm Jack Yes
Loud Speaker Yes
Ringtones Vibration, Mp3
SMS Yes, Threaded View
MMS Yes
EMAIL Email, Push Email
IM Yes
Social Networking Yes
Battery Type 3900 mAh battery
Talktime Up to 48 hours
Standy by Time Up to 675 hours
Built-in Apps Google Play, Google Search, Google Maps, Google Calendar, Gmail, Youtube
Games Yes
Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
SNS Integration, Predictive Text Input

 

8. Samsung Galaxy S5 4G ( 39,390)

Overview

  • Samsung Galaxy S5 4G is a 4G Android KitKat Smartphone from Samsung. The Device runs on Android v4.4.2 KitKat and 2.5 GHz Quad Core Krait 400 Processor.
  • The Screen is 5.1 inches with capacitive touchscreen and 1920 x 1080 resolution pixels.
  • The phone has 16 MP rear and 2 MP front camera.
  • Samsung Galaxy S5 4G comes with 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and microSD card upto 128GB for external storage.
  • Bluetooth v4.0 With A2DP, EDR, LE, microUSB v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 3G via HSDPA 42.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps, 4G via LTE Cat4 50 Mbps UL, 150 Mbps DL, GPS with With A-GPS Support and GLONASS, Beidou are available in phone.

Samsung Galaxy S5 4G Specifications

Announced 2014, August
Release Date 2014, August
Operating System Android v4.4.2 KitKat
Processor 2.5 GHz Quad Core Krait 400 Processor
GPU Adreno 330
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture, heart rate
RAM 2 GB
Internal Memory 16 GB
External Storage 128 GB
Size 5.1 inches
Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive
Screen Type SUPER AMOLED
Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Pixel Density ~432 ppi
User Interface TouchWiz UI vTouchWiz UI
Multi-touch Yes
Stylus No
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Rear Camera 16 MP
Front Camera 2 MP
Camera Features 4640 x 3480 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, Dual Shot, Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection
Video Recording 2160p@30fps
Image Stabilization No
2G Network GSM 850 / 900
3G Network UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE
Form Factor Phablet
Dimensions 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm
Weight 145 g
Color Black, White, Blue, Gold
QWERTY No
Browser HTML5
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G HSDPA 42.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
4G LTE
GPS Yes, With A-GPS Support and GLONASS
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0
USB microUSB v3.0
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Hotspot Yes
NFC Yes
Music Player MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
Radio No
Video Player MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
3.5mm Jack Yes
Loud Speaker Yes
Ringtones Vibration, MP3
SMS Yes
MMS Yes
EMAIL Email, Push Email
IM Yes
Social Networking Yes
Battery Type Standard Battery Li-ion 2800 mAh battery
Talktime Upto 21 hours
Standy by Time Upto 390 hours
Music Playback Time Up to 67 hours
Video Playback Time Up to 13 hours
Browsing Time Up to 11 hours
Built-in Apps Google Play, Google Search, Google Maps, Google Calendar, Gmail, Youtube
Games Yes
Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
SNS Integration, Predictive Text Input

 

9. Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro ( 120,750)

Overview

  • Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro is a 4G Quad-core Phablet from Lenovo. The Device runs on Android OS v4.4.2 Kitkat and 2.5 GHz Quad Core Krait 400 Processor.
  • The Screen is 6 inches with IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen and 1440 x 2560 resolution pixels.
  • The Phablet has 16 MP rear and lack front camera.
  • Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro comes with 2GB RAM, 16/32GB internal storage and microSD card upto 32GB for external storage.
  • Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, MicroUSB v2.0, Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 3G via HSDPA, 42 Mbps, HSUPA, 4G via LTE, Cat4, 50 Mbps UL, 150 Mbps DL, A-GPS Support and NFC option are available in phone.

Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro Specifications

Announced 2014, May
Release Date 2014, September
Operating System Android v4.4.2 KitKat
Processor 2.5 GHz Quad Core Krait 400 Processor
GPU Adreno 330
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
RAM 3 GB
Internal Memory 32 GB
External Storage No
Size 6 inches
Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive
Screen Type IPS LCD
Resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels
Pixel Density ~490 ppi
Multi-touch Yes
Stylus No
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Rear Camera 16 MP
Front Camera 5 MP
Camera Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, Dual LED Flash
Video Recording 1080p@30fps
Image Stabilization Yes
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE 850 / 1800 / 2100
Dual SIM Yes, GSM and GSM
Dual standby Yes
Triple SIM No
Micro SIM Yes
Form Factor Phablet
Dimensions 156 x 81.3 x 7.7 mm
Weight 179 g
Color Black, Silver
QWERTY No
Browser HTML5
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G HSDPA 42 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
4G LTE, Cat4, 50 Mbps UL, 150 Mbps DL
GPS Yes, A-GPS Support
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0
USB Yes
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot
Wi-Fi Hotspot Yes
NFC Yes
Music Player MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
Radio Yes, Stereo FM Radio
Video Player MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
3.5mm Jack Yes
Loud Speaker Yes
Ringtones Polyphonic, MP3
SMS Yes, Threaded View
MMS Yes
EMAIL Email, Push Email
IM yes
Social Networking yes
Battery Type Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery
Talktime up to 45 hours
Standy by Time up to 948 hours
Built-in Apps Google Play, Google Search, Google Maps, Google Calendar, G mail, YouTube
Games Yes
Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
SNS Integration, Predictive text input

 

10. Samsung Galaxy K ( 78,000)

Overview

  • Samsung Galaxy K is a camera phone from Samsung. The device runs on Android OS v4.4.2 KitKat based OS and 1.3 GHz Quad Core Cortex-A7 + 1.7 GHz Dual Core Cortex-A5 Processor.
  • The Screen is 4.8 inches Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution.
  • The device comes with 20.7 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera.
  • The phone comes with 2GB RAM, 8GB internal storage and 64GB microSD slot.
  • Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, microUSB v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 3G via HSDPA, HSUPA, NFC.

Samsung Galaxy K Specifications

Announced 2014, March
Release Date 2014, April
Operating System Android v4.4.2 KitKat
Processor #1 1.7 GHz Hexa Core Cortex A7 Processor
Processor #2 1.7 GHz Dual Core Cortex-A5 Processor
GPU Mali T624
Chipset Exynos 5260
Sensors Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Gyro, Light, Proximity
RAM 2 GB
Internal Memory 8 GB
External Storage 64 GB
Size 4.8 inches
Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive
Screen Type SUPER AMOLED
Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Pixel Density ~306 ppi
User Interface Touch Wiz
Multi-touch Yes
Stylus No
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Rear Camera 20.7 MP
Front Camera 2 MP
Camera Features XENON FLash, Autofocus, 10 x optical zoom, 1/2.3-inch sensor
Video Recording 1080p@60fps
Image Stabilization Yes
2G Network GSM 850 / 900
3G Network UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network No
Dual SIM No
Dual standby No
Triple SIM No
Micro SIM Yes
Nano SIM No
CDMA No
Form Factor Bar
Dimensions 137.5 x 70.8 x 20.2 mm
Weight 200 g
Color Black, Blue, White
QWERTY No
Browser HTML5
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G HSDPA 42 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
4G No
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0
USB microUSB v2.0
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Hotspot Yes
NFC Yes
Music Player MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
Radio No
Video Player MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
3.5mm Jack Yes
Loud Speaker Yes
Ringtones Vibration, MP3
SMS Yes, Threaded View
MMS Yes
EMAIL Email, Push Email
IM Yes
Social Networking Yes
Battery Type Standard Battery Li-ion 2430 mAh battery
Talktime up to 14 hours
Music Playback Time up to 47 hours
Video Playback Time up to 11 hours
Browsing Time Up to 7 hours
Built-in Apps Google Play, Google Search, Google Maps, Google Calendar, Gmail, Youtube
Games Yes
Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
SNS Integration, Predictive Text Input

 

11. Samsung Galaxy S6 (N185,000)

Overview

  • Samsung Galaxy S6 comes in 64GB storage variant model. The phone runs on Android v5.0.2 Lollipop and 2.1 GHz Octa Core Processor.
  • The Screen is 5.1 inches capacitive touchscreen and the resolution is 2560 x 1440 pixels.
  • Samsung Galaxy S6 64GB comes with 16 MP rear camera and front camera is 5 MP.
  • The phone is available with 3GB RAM, 64GB internal storage options.
  • Bluetooth v4.0, microUSB v2.0, Wi-Fi 3G via HSDPA, HSUPA, 4G via LTE, NFC and GPS options are available in the Phone.

Samsung Galaxy S6 64GB Specifications

Announced 2015, March
Release Date 2015, March
Operating System Android 5.0 Lollipop
Processor 2.1 GHz Octa Core Cortex A57 Processor
GPU Mali T760
Chipset Exynos 7420
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate
RAM 3 GB
Internal Memory 64 GB
External Storage No
Size 5.1 inches
Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive
Screen Type SUPER AMOLED
Resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels
Pixel Density ~554 ppi
User Interface TouchWiz UI
Multi-touch Yes
Stylus No
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Rear Camera 16 MP
Front Camera 5 MP
Camera Features LED Flash, 2988 x 5312 pixels, Autofocus, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, Auto HDR, panorama
Video Recording 2160p@30fps
Image Stabilization Yes
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network UMTS 900 / 2100
4G Network LTE
Nano SIM Yes
CDMA No
Form Factor Phablet
Dimensions 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm
Weight 138 g
Color White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz
QWERTY No
Browser HTML5
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G HSDPA 42 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
4G LTE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0
USB microUSB v2.0
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot
Wi-Fi Hotspot Yes
NFC Yes
Infrared Yes
Music Player MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
Radio Yes
Video Player MP4, H.264, H.263
3.5mm Jack Yes
Loud Speaker Yes
Ringtones Vibration, MP3
SMS Yes, Threaded View
MMS Yes
EMAIL Email, Push Email
IM Yes
Social Networking Yes
Battery Type 2550 mAh battery
Built-in Apps Google Play, Google Search, Google Maps, Google Calendar, Gmail, Youtube
Games Yes
Java Yes
SNS Integration, Predictive Text Input

 

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Samuel Ebuka Odamah

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