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Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Redmi 1s: hands on and first impressions

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Redmi 1s: hands on and first impressions I go hands on with the latest rendition of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 and compare the new phone to the original Xiaomi Redmi. Anyone who has bought the Xiaomi Redmi 2 already must be pretty disappointed, in fact  Xiaomishop.com , the company we bought the Redmi 2 from are a little upset this week. Why? Well after releasing the 1GB RAM 8GB ROM version of the Redmi 2 and getting a lot of negative feedback from fans, Xioami have  officially announced  a 2GB RAM 16GB ROM version will be released! So on the one hand it’s great to see Xiaomi listening to fans, but on the other hand it is quite irritating to those who already settled on the 1GB model. Still the 1GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 2 is undoubtedly going to be much cheaper than the updated version, plus you can buy it now without having to wait. Xiaomi Redmi 2 First Impressions First impressions when you receive your Xiaomi Redmi 2 are “wow, the box is...

Oppo R5 Review

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Introduction The super-slim, 0.19" (4.85mm)  Oppo R5  was announced at the end of October and was quickly proclaimed the thinnest smartphone in the world - an impressively elegant handset, obviously meant to please users who place aesthetics as a top factor when picking a smartphone. To round off the package, Oppo equipped the R5 with a 64-bit Snapdragon 615, 2 GB of RAM, and a generous 13 MP / 5 MP camera sensor combo. So how does this combo of elegance and top-of-the-midrange hardware work? Let's check it out! Design A delicate smartphone for the style-conscious There is no denying that the Oppo R5 is a pleasure to look at. The manufacturer did not rely just on the slim profile for aesthetics, but on a beautifully crafted matte silver-finished metal frame and back, intertwined with the white, non-glossy plastic bezels. Indeed, the R5 looks and feels like a well-built, premium handset; despite its thickness, it is absolutely sturdy, with no bends ...