Mobile gaming has come a long way. Today's smartphones can run increasingly demanding titles at high frame rates, but sustained gaming presents a different challenge: maintaining consistent performance over time.
During extended gameplay, processors and other components generate heat. As temperatures rise, devices may need to manage their performance to control thermal load. For casual players, this may be barely noticeable. For competitive gamers, however, even inconsistent performance can matter when split-second reactions, precision, and responsiveness can determine a match's outcome.
The challenge is even more pronounced for gaming content creators. Long recording sessions, livestreaming, and multitasking can add to an already demanding workload, making thermal management an increasingly important consideration when choosing a gaming smartphone.
Why built-in cooling matters
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Your phone is basically your wallet, camera, office, and lifeline to everyone you know — so when it starts acting up, it's more than an inconvenience. A cracked screen, a battery that dies by lunchtime, or a charging port that suddenly stops cooperating can throw off your whole day. For most people, the first instinct is to panic and book the nearest repair appointment, but that isn't always necessary.
The good news? Not every phone problem needs a trip to a repair shop. With a bit of patience, a few basic supplies, and a clear set of steps, you can solve many of the most common issues yourself — and know exactly when it's time to call in a professional...
Vkworld S8 is Chinese OEM creating a smartphone modeled after the Samsung Galaxy S8 flagship. The device aside from being an S8 clone also offers a number of interesting features. Also, the smartphone happens to have a very similar bezel-less approach to it's design and the same 18:9 aspect ratio. What does it have to offer? Let's take a crack at it.
Where to Buy Vkworld S8
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Vkworld S8 Key Specs and Features
5.99-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 X 2160 pixels (403ppi)
Android 7.0 Nougat
Octa-core MediaTek MT6750T CPU and...
Rugged smartphones have been increasing significantly lately as most already established and upcoming Chinese OEMs are all having their own rugged smartphone series. The Vernee Active is a new addition to the list with a nice build and mouth watering spec sheet. So you get a smartphone with a dust and water proof certification and a fairly powerful hardware.
Where to Buy Vernee Active
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Vernee Active Key Specs and Features
5.5-inch, JDI LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 X 1920 pixels (401 ppi)
Android 7.0 Nougat
Octa-core MediaTek MT6757CD CPU with 6GB RAM
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Vernee is an upcoming Chinese OEMs and is a fast growing on with a number of devices out there majorly budget to mid-range smartphones. Also, they have a fair amount of international models that is fast growing and one of which is the Vernee M5. The Vernee M5 is a budget smartphone with a number of interesting features and above all an affordable price tag.
Where to Buy Vernee M5
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Vernee M5 Key Specs and Price
5.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 x 720 pixels (282 ppi)
Android 7.0 Nougat
Octa-core...
As its name suggest the Ulefone Power 3 is a power juggernaut which is something you would know if you're acquainted with their Power smartphones series. It does not only boast of a large battery capacity it also has some amazing hardware inside which will definitely attract a you if you are a tech person. The spec sheet is absolutely impressive, so let's get into it already.
Where to Buy Ulefone Power 3
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Ulefone Power 3 Key Specs and Features
6.0-inch. IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen. 1080 x 2160 pixels (402 ppi)
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Uhans Max 2 features a massive screen measuring 6.44-inches across and comes at a very affordable price. You can buy this very affordable Android smartphone for $134.99 at Gearbest. We got a unit from Gearbest and will be sharing Uhans Max 2 unboxing photos here.
Beside the massive 6.44-inch IPS screen, the affordable Uhans Max 2 also offers a massive 4300 mAh battery, dual cameras on the front and rear as well as a front facing fingerprint sensor. Enough for the specs for now lets go on with the unboxing. You can also read our Uhans Max 2 review.
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Ulefone is one of the many Chinese OEMs that are well involved in making budget smartphones and is now extending their reach beyond the Asian market. The Ulefone S7 is an affordable smartphone that not only has a fairly decent spec sheet but also boast of a dual camera set up. Enough said, let's take a look at what the smartphone has to offer.
Where to Buy Ulefone S7
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Ulefone S7 Key Specs and Price
5.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 x 720 pixels (294 ppi)
Android 7.0 Nougat
Quad-core 1.3GHz...
When it comes to mobile devices, we can't get enough of the many features they possess. However, every year people who have a smartphone are eager to find out how their phones will be made even smarter. With technology advancing at a rapid pace in the world of electronics, there's no doubt today's cell phones will be old news in just a few years. If you're eager to learn how your smartphone may change in the years ahead, here are four exciting developments you can expect to find.
Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanners
While many smartphones have fingerprint scanning technology, it has numerous...
A new addition to Ulefone's S-series is here with the same low price tag and a number of interesting features. Ulefone over the years have perfected the art of making budget smartphones that are both affordable and worth its every penny. The Ulefone S8 Pro comes with a more improved spec sheet and design compared to its predecessor.
Where to Buy Ulefone S8 Pro
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Ulefone S8 Pro Key Specs and Features
5.3-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 X 720 pixels (277 ppi)
Android 7.0 Nougat
Quad-Core MediaTek MT6737 CPU with 2GB
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There's a section of the smartphone market that has a range of low budget smartphones from different brands. These smartphones have a minimal number of features but still meets up with your basic smartphone needs. The Ulefone S8 belongs to this category and offers a decent amount of features including a fingerprint sensor.
Where to Buy Ulefone S8
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Ulefone S8 Key Specs and Features
5.3-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 X 720 pixels (277 ppi)
Android 7.0 Nougat
Quad-Core MediaTek MT6580 CPU with 1GB RAM
Dual 8MP + 0.3MP rear camera...
Internationally Meizu might not be as recognized as they are in China but they do have some interesting smartphones on sale internationally and one of them is Meizu M5 Note. The budget smartphone comes with a nice metallic unibody design and a vibrant display amongst a number of other features we will be reviewing.
Where to Buy Meizu M5 Note
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers
Meizu M5 Note Key Specs and Features
5.5-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1920 X 1080 pixels (403 ppi)
Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Flyme UI
Octa-core MediaTek MT6755 CPU with 3GB/4GB RAM
13MP rear camera and 5MP front...
Meizu like most Chinese OEMS are popular when it comes to making entry level smartphones and the Meizu M5s is no difference. The smartphone which is made from metallic materials which is not really common in this category of smartphones, as they comes with a polycarbonate casing or a faux metal casing. However, the Meizu M5s has a full metal unibody with a number of other features that we will be discussing.
Where to Buy Meizu M5s
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Meizu M5s Key Specs and features
5.2-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 X 720 pixels resolution
Android 6.0 Marshmallow with...
You probably have not heard of Meizu before but over the years Meizu has grown to a brand that is not only known in Asia but in the western part of the world and here. It's entry level smartphone, the Meizu M5c should give you a perspective view of what the brand is about. As an entry level smartphone the device is good looking with a quite solid build. It also packs some interesting features which we will be unraveling as we go.
Where to Buy Meizu M5c
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Meizu M5c Key Specs and Features
5.0-inch, IPS LCD...
Mid range smartphones happens to be one of the most busy category in the smartphone market. This is because more people want a fairly powerful device without having to pay much. The Meizu M6 Note is one of the smartphones to look out for especially if you are the picture snapping type of person. The smartphone comes with a number of interesting features and a nice design.
Where to Buy Meizu M6 Note
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Meizu M6 Note Key Specs and Features
5.5-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 X 1920 pixels (401 ppi)
Android 7 Nougat with Flyme UI...
Most smartphones being made now usually look like other well known brand especially ones made by Chinese OEMs. The Meizu Pro 7 is actually very much different as it features a unique unconventional approach to it's design. Aside that it also has a secondary colour touchscreen at the back which is not only innovative but also useful. Meizu also equips the device with a fairly powerful hardware which is important if you want a smooth performance. Is this the smartphone to look out for? Let's find out.
Where to Buy Meizu Pro 7
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Meizu Pro 7 Key...
This is one of the Camera focused entry level smartphones that provides you with decent pictures. The smartphone is available for a price that doesn't tear your pocket so you don't have to pay more for a smartphone with a nice camera. The Meizu M6 offers a fairly decent spec sheet but like the Meizu M5 its selling point is in capturing decent vibrant pictures. Like other smartphone in its category it has a medium grade hardware so you should not expect a Samsung Galaxy S8 performance.
Where to Buy Meizu M6
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Meizu M6 Key Specs and Features
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This year has seen an increased in fairly powerful midrange smartphones. For those looking for the closest thing to a high-end smartphone this section of midrange device has a great hardware. The Ulefone T1 is in this section of smartphones and comes with interesting spec sheet and has an affordable price tag compared to the specs it offers.
Where to Buy Ulefone T1
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Ulefone Key Specs and Features
5.5-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1920 X 1080 pixels (401 ppi)
Android 7.0 Nougat
Octa core MediaTek MT6757T CPU with 3GB
Dual 16MP...
Rugged smartphones now have a much larger niche in the smartphone market. This is because more companies are venturing into producing them and one of them is the Chinese OEM Ulefone. The Ulefone Armor 2 is a well built powerful beast. The smartphone also comes with an interesting spec sheet usually featured in higher midrange section of smartphones.
Where to Buy Ulefone Armor 2
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Ulefone Armor 2 Key Specs and Features
5.0-inch, OPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1920 X 1080 pixels (441 ppi)
Android 7.0 Nougat
Octa core MediaTek MT6757T (Helio P25)...
After the release of the Ulefone Mix, Ulefone has decided to release an upgrade to the initial smartphone. The new upgrade is tagged Ulefone Mix 2 and comes with the widely used 18:9 aspect ratio which is the new trend right now. In a way the smartphone seems to be modelled after the Samsung Galaxy S8 rather than Xiaomi's Mi Mix 2 has it's predecessor was modelled after their Xiaomi Mi Mix smartphone.
Where to Buy Ulefone Mix 2
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Ulefone Key Specs and Features
5.7-inch,...
This year has been marked by a sudden influx of bezel-less smartphones from different smartphone manufacturing companies. Ulefone Mix is Ulefone's entry smartphone into the bezel-less smartphone market. However, there are a number of Mix devices from Xiaomi, Doogee, Vernee, and they are all bezel-less smartphone. So the Ulefone Mix is not the only one around with a number of stiff competition from other brands, will the Ulefone Mix do well in the bezel-less category? Lets find out.
Where to Buy Ulefone Mix
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Ulefone Mix...
Low budget smartphones as a whole is a very tight category, dominated mostly by Chinese OEMs. However, there are certain features that have been common of late in recently made smartphones and that is the dual camera setup. Cubot Rainbow 2 has made it much more accessible as it is probably the cheapest dual camera smartphone at the moment. So, join me and let's see what it has to offer.
Where to Buy Cubot Rainbow 2
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Cubot Key Specs and Features
5.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive...
The Samsung Galaxy A57 is the top-of-the-line in the latest iteration of Samsung's hugely successful A-series, and it arrives with a clear mission: to...
The itel Power 80 is the newest entry in itel's battery-first P-series, and it arrives with a clear mission: deliver marathon endurance without stretching...
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is the latest iteration of Samsung’s budget-friendly A-series smartphones. It offers only slight upgrades to the Galaxy A16 5G, like...
