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Hi guys, have not been blogging for quite a while, due to my busy work schedule. Let us get on to the real topic that i have to talk about - Samsung Galaxy Note 5 ! The flagship for this 2015, am i going to get this phone? read on to find out. 

Shall show you the specs:

Cameras:
A 16-megapixel camera is on the back, and there’s a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Video shot on the phone should be rock-steady, thanks to new VDIS tech paired with optical image stabilization tech. The Note 5 also has a the low-light sensor.

Operating System:
Android 5.1 Lollipop runs on the Note 5.

Processor:
Samsung decided on the Exynos 7420 64-bit processor, combined with 4GB of RAM to make the Note 5 zippy and fast.

Storage:
Samsung offers both 32GB and 64GB variants of the Note 5.

Charging:
The Note 5 packs a 3,000mAh battery that works with fast wireless charging technology, It supports both wireless charging standards.

Opinion

Just judging by the specs, Galaxy Note 5 is a BEAST. On paper, it shouldn't even lag during your normal usage as it is supported by 4gb of ram.

What i like: 

• It is a productivity beast phone. The sole intention of people who buy Note 5 for. The new and improve S-Pen features where you can write stuff the moment you take out the pen and save when you put back the pen.
  
• The S-Pen is new design, and now it has a spring mechanism if you want to take out your pen. When you are using it, you can play with the "click" just like an actual pen.
  
• When i hold the phone, it feel so light that make using the phone experience much enjoyable.
  
• Fingerprint and a new wireless charging technology that support fast charge!
  
• Awesome camera built in

We shall start talking about the price first. ( The price that i am referring is in SGD (Singapore Dollar) Remember that it is also off contract price!!!

There are 3 price tag on this phone. 

• Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL 2GB ram/ 16GB storage, 5.0 Inch Display) $249
• Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML 2GB ram/ 16GB storage, 5.5 Inch Display) $299
• Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 4GB ram/ 32GB storage, 5.5 Inch Display) $429

• Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)
• Intel® Atom™ Z2560 ( 1.6 GHz )
• 2GB LPDDR2 RAM /16GB Memory 
• 5” 1280 x 720 (HD) IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Charcoal Black/ Pearl White/ Cherry Red
• 8MP f/2.0 PixelMaster Camera
• Dimension 148.1 x 71 x 10.9 ~ 3.9mm (L x W x H)
• 3G/4G
• 16 GB Storage ( Expendable microSD storage up to 64GB)
• 2500 mAh  

These are the reasons why you should get the $429 Zenfone 2, but nevertheless there are so cons in Zenfone2. 

1. Camera: Even though it has 13 MP rear facing camera, the sensor they use *PixelMaster* isn't that great as compared to the other smartphone out in the market.
   
2. I have tried the phone hands on, and i realized that the power button is position at the top, which is ... hard to reach considering the phone size. 
   * But they have a feature similar to LG G 4 - Double tap to wake and sleep the phone
   This is to solve the power button issue since you wouldn't really be reaching it. *

If you really want to get this phone, please get the $429 version and get it without contract... I will be holding two different operating system, an iOS and android. I would definitely get this as my spare phone or my gaming phone.

Thank you for reading, please leave a comment down below if there is any feedback about the way i blog. 

Unlike LG's competitors, LG G 4 does not offer quick charging. Why is this important? Just imaging you are in the office, where your battery left about 20%, and you have a date at night. You left 30 min before you can leave the office. By having this feature, you can be assured that you will leave the office with at least 70-80%. Too bad they left this feature out.

Even with its 3,000 mAh battery, the battery life still drain pretty fast due to its QHD display. "QHD resolution (2560 x 1440)" Personally, the battery life does outlived Samsung Galaxy S6, but the only shame is that it does not provide quick charging like i have mention earlier on. 

4. Speaker at the back.

I do not need the speaker to be at the front like HTC M9/M8 series, i just want the speaker to be at the bottom of the phone instead of being at the back. The sound will always be muffled when i am holding the phone or the phone lying down on the table. This is another big minus point for them. 

Conclusion.

Please do not be offended as this is purely my opinion after reading lots of reviews about the phone, LG G 4 is a beauty. With its QHD display, everything look super clear and nice if you watch movie on your phone. Interchangeable leather casing, good solid built that make it feel premium yet maintaining the removable battery feature and able to expend the storage via microSD card. Apart from those, it didnt manage to attract me. It does not have the WOW factor like S6 does, or feature like Galaxy NOTE series (Spen and drawing ability). Hence after much consideration, i am still patiently waiting for the upcoming phone this year. 

- You cant chase for the most latest and better technology, as they changes very fast. I am sure that your current phone will be "lousier" within 6 month time due to a newer and better model phone will be out in the market. I am waiting for a phone that can fulfill what i want. 

(Battery, Quick Charging, and a nicer color. lol! ) 

Thanks for reading. Please let me know of what you think by commenting down below. 

-HTC Desire EYE-

The phone was announced 2 days ago at the global press event in New York City. The Design of this phone totally blew my eyes away. Especially the blue version (I love BLUE) it look so sleek and i can't wait to get my hand on the phone. 

The name should be enough for you to guess the unique feature; The 13MP front-facing camera and rear-facing camera is also at 13MP. Both ends of the phone offers dual-LED flash. According to technobuffalo, they mention that when they are testing the device, the front-facing flash needed to be toggle on and off manually. I also have viewed the sample photos that technobuffalo took, it look extremely beautiful/pretty/amazing/awesome. I going put a link to their hands-on video at the end of this post. 

• This is a 5.2-inch phone with 1080P screen. Watching videos or looking at pictures with this phone will be so awesome too. 
• This is built out from high quality plastic - yet from the design, it look so premium and strong. 
• It has an IPX7 rating for water resistance hence you do not need worry about it getting wet. 
• Front-facing BoomSound speaker has been the plus point for HTC phone. 
• 2.3GHz Snapdragon 801 processor - not the best, but should let you use the phone smoothly. 
• 2GB rams 
• 16GB storage (can be expended with microSD card)
• NFC
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 2,400mAh battery should be able to last you throughout the day since is not a really power beast phone but the 1080P display may be the battery killer. 

This phone is so attractive to me. when i first saw this news, i said to myself i had to post about it. 

FYI- This is the Desire product line, hence it won't be a very powerful beast like the flagship HTC M8. They didn't mention about the price hence i am going to assume that this phone would fit into the Mid-tier price range. IF you are a person who love to take pictures with your phone or even selfie, you can consider this phone in your wishlist. If you want to compare it with iPhone, samsung Note 4, or LG, please compare the camera as this is the main selling point. 

Name the phone that has attracted you so much this year (2014 )in the comment section down below. i would like to know :D