iPad Mini 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Which is Your Expect?

Recently we have seen so many smart phones and tablets being announced and/or launched by giants like Samsung, Nokia, Sony and HTC. It is now time for Apple devices like iPad Mini 2, iPad 5 and the iPhone 5S to get the spotlight. However, Apple always keeps silent when it comes to reveling its iDevices' specs. A direct consequence of Apple's silence is a plethora of rumors appearing as people try to guesstimate the specs of Apple's upcoming iDevices.

Samsung is at the other side of the spectrum as they never shy away from offering details about their upcoming products, even though they are not really official yet. Thanks to the rumors and the numerous reports about the 2 most stunning devices of 2013: the iPad Mini 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, now I have enough to make a direct comparison between the 2 giant mobile devices.

• Release Date 

According to a few rumors from some time ago, Apple was said to release the iPad Mini 2 during this May. Those rumors were recently proved wrong when Tim Cook mentioned a fall launch for the company's iPad Mini 2. A September release seems likely.

There are no rumors regarding the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date, so we have to speculate. Samsung likewise may opt for a fall release for the next generation Galaxy Note, so our guesstimate for the release date of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is September on 2013 IFA.

• Processor 

Apple's A7 system on a chip (SoC) is supposed to launch this Summer, in June or July. It is a faster SoC than the Apple A6X used in the iPad 4 and I think that it will be used in the iPad Mini 2.

The Exynos 5 Octa SoC will be available in the second quarter of 2013 and it is the fastest SoC available at the moment for any mobile device. It will also power the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 so that is a good news for those looking for performance.

• Battery 

Apple will probably make sure that its next iPad Mini tablet will have a battery that would assure a usage of about ten hours.

For the Galaxy Note 2, Samsung used a very powerful battery of 3100 mAh. The Galaxy Note 3 will probably use an even more powerful battery, necessary given an extra power that the Exynos 5 Octa SoC will bring. It is said that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will feature a 4000 mAh battery, making it superior to many other smartphones on the market. 

• Display 

When it comes to the iPad Mini 2's display, rumors mention a 7.9-inch screen running at a 2048 x 1536 screen resolution which is four times higher than the iPad Mini's resolution. The iPad Mini 2 is also rumored to be equipped with an IGZO display made by Sharp, a display that would make the tablet even slimmer than the actual iPad Mini.

So with the release of Samsung Galaxy Mega smartphones Galaxy Mega 5.8 and Galaxy Mega 6.3, many speculate that Samsung Galaxy Note 3’s screen will measure somewhere in the void between the 5.8 and 6.3 inch Mega smartphones. (If you are interested in Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3, few days ago I have taken a full comparison between Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3. You can make reference to it.)

• Camera 

Regarding the iPad Mini 2 cameras, there isn't much information available. However, we are pretty sure that the iPad Mini 2's cameras will have the following functions: iSight, FaceTime and Full HD video recording.

Samsung always equipped its devices with high quality cameras and the Galaxy Note 3 won't make an exception. The Galaxy Note 3 will probably come equipped with a high quality 13MP camera.

• Price 

It's probably safe to assume that Apple will follow its standard pricing patterns so that the iPad Mini 2 will most likely have the same price as the first iPad Mini.

The price for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is rumored to be up to somewhere around $800.

Okay, above 2 can be said to the most stunning mobile devices in the second half of 2013. So which is your expect? Welcome to share your thoughts!

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Google's Nexus 5 Superphone Leaked: Buy Samsung's Galaxy S4 or Wait for Next Nexus?

Of late Samsung has taken wraps off its newest flagship Galaxy S4 at a NYC launch event. Indeed this mobile wowed us with its new-age hardware and innovative software features, attempting us to get hold of it soon. But just wait, have you heard of the rumored Google Nexus 5 – the follow-up of hugely success Nexus 4? Alleged photo and features of the upcoming Nexus 5 hit the web this weekend that fire up the rumor mill of the device, and it is said that it will be launched in October. Will this phone bring new surprises and take the tech world by storm? Will it beat the Galaxy S4 and win the No.1 smartphone crown finally? Let us check out the leaked features. 

Screen: According to the tipster, the new Nexus device would have a massive 5.2-inch OLED display that spews out visuals at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

Processor: Rumors also point out that Nexus 5 is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor at 2.3 GHz clock speed parried with 3GB LPDDR3 RAM.

Memory: Storage options are provided in the form of 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of internal memory.

Camera: Rumored list shows that the new device will sport a 16MP camera at back by OmniVision and a 2.1 megapixel front facing camera. The back camera features 4K video recording at 30 frames per second and 1080p video recording at 60 frames per second along with Real Time HDR, optical image stabilization and BSI 2.0. The front camera is capable to record 1080p video at 30 frames per second.

Battery: Under the hood, there will be a 3300mAh Li-polymer battery.

Software: The rumored Nexus 5 will be running the latest Android iteration out of the box. Since the Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie is expected to launch in May at Google I/O, this will be the version underpinning the new flagship smartphone.

Price: The smartphone will bear the same affordable price as its predecessor, which is one of the selling points of LG Nexus 4.

Other features: Front positioned stereo speakers, Qualcomm RF360 (LTE 150 Mbps & HSPA+), integrated DVB-T / ATSC-antenna and gesture like controls (navigation, zoom, etc). 

On the specs front, the Nexus 5 appears to be amazing! Although it is hard to believe these so-high specs, but who knows, Galaxy S4 also gives us the fiction feeling. If the Nexus 5 finally mixes these high features, surely it is worth the wait before buying the Galaxy S4. Truth to be told, the choice between Nexus 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4 is relying on the selling price.

So one question for you: will you buy the Galaxy S4 after shipping or wait for the release of the so-called Nexus 5? Welcome to share your choice below. Further, although Google hasn't confirmed the Nexus 5 device, here I still provide you with one table for reference, regarding Galaxy S4 vs Nexus 5 specs. 

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Top 8 Multimedia Digital Devices Deserve Your Attention in September

Without question, September will turn to be a bumper month for both smartphone industry and tablet field. In line with the past rule, loads of electronic giants have a tendency to hit their shelves with a slate of new products so as to attract customers’ eyes ahead of the Christmas shopping season. Thus, currently there are a wealth of state-of-the-art new mobile handsets and handheld tablets on the way! With their exceptional features and perfect performance for your daily communication, work and multimedia entertainment, it is really a thrilling thing to look forward to all those top-of-the range digital devices in the coming weeks.

Now let us take a look at the top 8 digital devices that are set to be released in September:

1. iPhone 5

Release Date: It is said that iPhone 5 will be kicked off on September 12 with the launching of pre-sales.

There are many rumors going the rounds about the Apple iPhone and more and more reports have claimed that is will come with a quad-core processor, 4-inch screen with 640 x 1136 pixels resolution, 4G LTE, improved Siri, iOS 6, 8MP camera and Apple’s own Maps app with turn-by-turn navigation.

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2. Galaxy Note 2

Release Date: From the official confirmation, the Galaxy Note 2 will be launched on August 29.

The next generation flagship Galaxy Note 2 is expected to be stuffed with 5.5-inch display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution, a 1.6GHz quad-core processor, 12MP camera and Jelly Bean OS.

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3. LG Optimus Vu 2

Release Date: LG has recently announced that the Optimus Vu 2 will be available for purchase globally starting with September.

This mobile handset features a vibrant 5-inch 768 ×1024 display, 1.4Ghz quad-core quad-core chip, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 8MP rear-facing camera with HD 1080p video playback, a 1.3MP front-facing camera, 32GB of internal storage, 3G connectivity and a 2080mAh battery.

4. HTC Phablet

Release Date: To cope with the cut-throat competition coming from Apple, Samsung, Nokia, HTC is rumored to release a complete new phone-tablet hybrid in September.

According to the unnamed sources, the HTC’s secret weapon might sport a 5-inch display with a 1,794×1,080-pixel resolution, a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.5GHz processor, an ungraded camera and either Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich or Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

5. Nokia Windows Phone 8

Release Date: Due to the release of Microsoft’s Windows 8 OS, Nokia is reportedly to announced its first Windows Phone 8 at Nokia World.

The Nokia Windows Phone 8 is rumored to rock a 4.3-inch screen with 1280 x 720 pixels HD resolution, dual-core Qualcomm processor, Windows 8 OS, LTE and NFC support and the same design as the Lumia 900.

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6. Motorola DROID RAZR HD

Release Date: The Motorola DROID RAZR HD is anticipated to make its debut on September 5 at Motorola/ Verizon event.

Some reliable reports have suggested that the forthcoming phone from Motorola will stuff a 4.6-inch display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, a MicroSD card slot, 8MP camera, Jelly Bean OS, 4G LTE and 2530mAh battery.

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7. Sony Xperia Tablet

Release Date: It is speculated that Sony will announce the Xperia Tablet during the IFA trade show in Berlin on August 31st ahead of a September release.

More definitive are reports that the Xperia Tablet will power a 9.4-inch 1280x800-pixel screen,   a quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 6,000 mAh battery that will supply roughly 10 hours of Wi-Fi browsing. The tablet is reportedly offered for $399.99 for the 16GB model, $499.99 for the 32GB model and $599.99 for the 64GB mode.

 8. Iconia Tab A110

Release Date: The Acer Iconia Tab A110 is now available on U.K. retailer site Ebuyer for preoder and the tablet will be shipped at the end of September.

As being the first third-party tablets carrying Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, the Iconia Tab A110 boasts a quad-core Tegra 3 processor with 1GB of RAM, a 7-inch display with 1024x600 resolution, front and rear cameras, 8GB internal memory with a MicroSD card to expand storage, a mini HDMI-out and Wi-Fi, which is the biggest rival for Google Nexus 7 currently. 

Apart from abovementioned impending devices, some other devices like Kindle Fire 2, iPad Mini will come soon as well. I do believe the next half of 2012 is surely a busy period for shopping those latest and most creative, incredible digital devices! Take care of your pocket!