Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 and Galaxy J7 2016 Price Specs Philippines

Update! Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 and Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 gets price cut now down to 10,990 and 12,990 respectively.

Today June 23, 2016, Samsung Philippines launch "Designed For The Philippines" Galaxy J5 2016 and Galaxy J7 2016! Not long ago, we spotted its availability via Samsung concept Stores but Now they come with Filipino Inspired Themes and Packaging complimenting their new classy metal frame.

During the launch, Samsung highlighted two unique features of Galaxy J5 2016 an J7 2016 such as Ultra Data Saving Mode and Signal Max. Ultra Data Saving compresses your data usage and so same speed yet less data usage thereby less cost. With Signal Max, you won't have a problem weak reception as the new J series 2016 features Dual Antenna.

The ever popular J Series gets better and is now fitted for Filipino Consumers. Guess Galaxy J5 2016 and J7 2016 will still continue to be best seller in the market.

We had impression of said unit see story below. (Developing)

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Oh look what we have here Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 and Galaxy J7 2016.

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Front Back

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Sides

Lets admit the J5 and J7 were very popular smartphones from Samsung as it is also one of the top post of our site. This is due to the bang-for-buck qualities of the two offering decent internals, better camera, big battery for affordable price. Now Samsung has improved the two with newer wares and solid built.

Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 Front Back

Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 Sides

The new Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 and J7 2016 now comes in a metallic frame which makes it more sturdy than that of the previous model. It still retains plastic back cover but is covered in brushed finishing. Chamfers around the bezel and on the side adds aesthetic appeal as well as provide grip.

On top, are sAMOLED displays with High Definition (HD) resolutions at 5.2 inch for Galaxy J5 2016 while 5.5 inch for Galaxy J7 2016. Internally both are different as J5 2016 is powered by Snapdragon 410 A53 Cortex Processor and J7 2016 has an Exynos 7870 Chipset. Yet they share similar memory at 2GB RAM and 16GB for Internal Storage. An expansion port is available that supports up to 128GB via MicroSD. Here are Antutu Scores of J7 2016 and J5 2016. They garnered respectable scores and fared better than some of their competition.

Galaxy J7 Antutu Benchmarks

Galaxy J5 Antutu Benchmarks

The Duo kept 13MP Rear Camera with LED Flash and 5MP Front with Selfie Flash. Still at f/1.9 aperture which gives you more light and so great output in low light condition. With this aperture size, you do get those shallow depth of field where subject is in total focus while other space is blurred out.

Finally, the local release gets LTE as the two will be Dual Sim Dual Standby and both sim supports LTE. Last year local model was release without LTE not like those gotten from those models thru telecom plans. Anyways, Still you have the regular sets of connectivity features such as WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS as well as NFC for Samsung Pay.

As for battery, both jumps higher capacity battery with J5 2016 at 3100mAh and J7 2016 at 3300mAh.

Runs on Android Marshmallow with a Filipino Inspired Theme on Top. It includes Microsoft Office Suite which is quite useful and less bloatwares. Special Features include Bike Mode, Ultra Data Savings Mode and Signal Max. Well it is more advance in the software department compared to Android Lollipop on the Galaxy A Series.

Retail price is at 11,990 for J5 2016 and 14,990 for J7 2016. Per Memoxpress Cubao Branch, they have stocks now.

Cant find stock? Well you are in luck! It is now available with Lazada Philippines!

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
5.2 inch HD sAMOLED Display
1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
Snapdragon 410
Adreno 306 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 128GB
13MP Rear Camera
f/1.9 aperture
with LED Flash
5MP Front Camera
f/1.9 aperture
Selfie LED Flash
Dual Sim Dual Standby
LTE / HSPA+ / 3G
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
NFC
3100mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
5.5 inch HD sAMOLED Display
1.6GHz Octa-Core Processor
Samsung Exynos 7870
Mali-T830 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 128GB
13MP Rear Camera
with LED Flash
5MP Front Camera
Selfie LED Flash
Dual Sim Dual Standby
LTE / HSPA+ / 3G
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
NFC
3300mAh Battery

LG G4 Beat Specs, Price, Philippines

Spotted the new LG G4 Beat!

This midrange smartphones takes cues from the original LG G4 but it wont come in leather but it still looks nice with polycarbonate case in Gold, White or Titan.

The LG G4 Beat comes in a 5.2 inch Full HD IPS Display powered with Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core Processor supported with 1.5GB RAM and 8GB Internal Storage. It does have microSD Card slot for storage expansion.

As for optics, it is equipped with 8MP primary rear camera and like the G4 it packs LG's Color Spectrum Sensor and Laser Auto Focus as well as Manual Camera Settings for full creative control on your shots. You also get a 5MP front facing camera for your selfies and video-chat needs.

WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC is available for connectivity. Cellular data is handled by LTE / HSPA+ /3G.

Spotted with Abenson via their website for 12,990 Pesos!

LG G4 Beat

Also Available with Lazada Philippines!

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LG G4 Beat Specs
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
5.2 inch Full HD IPS Display
Octa-Core 64bit Snapdragon 615 Processor
Adreno 405 GPU
1.5GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
8MP Rear Camera
Color Spectrum Sensor
Laser Auto Focus
with LED Flash
5MP Front Camera
LTE / HSPA+ / 3G
Single Sim
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS, AGPS, GLONASS
2300mAh Battery

ZTE Blade S6 posted online... Specs, Price, Philippines

Oh look what we have here, ZTE Blade S6 is coming now available!

It quite easy to spot that in terms of design it takes inspiration from the new iPhone 6 with its curves and rounded corners and metallic tones. There's a circular capacitive button that illuminates when charging and for notification is present. Not made with metal but sticks to plastic construction which I guess to lower the cost.

The smartphone sports 5 inch 720p HD Display and is powered by 64bit Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core Processor with Adreno 405 supported by 2GB RAM and 16GB Internal Storage. MicroSD slot is available for storage expansion up to 32GB.

For its optics, a Sony IMX 214 sensor with is installed for its 13MP wide angled primary snapper and 5MP for front-facing camera also wide angle that will let you capture quality images at a wider scope.

You will also havee top grade connectivity with WiFi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS as well as ultra fast internet connection LTE. Dual Sim / Dual Standby handset.

It runs on latest Android 5.0.1 Lollipop with ZTE own customization and functionalities on top. Lollipop is best paired with 64bit architecture processor and should run efficiently.

Battery is at 2400mAh non removable.

Its no iPhone thats for sure but for 10,990 9,990 it is very viable budget option with good looks and highly competitive specifications against similar priced smartphone in the market.

Spotted via cmkcellphones.com

It is now available at Lazada Philippines. Update!  It now cost 6,990! making it the cheapest Snapdragon 615 in the market!  Look Here:

ZTE Blade S6

ZTE Blade S6 Specs
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
5 inch 720p HD IPS Display
64bit Octa-Core Processor
Snapdragon 615
Adreno 405 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 32GB
13MP Primary Rear Camera
Sony IMX 214 Sensor
5MP Front Camera
Wide Angle
LTE / HSPA+ / 3G
WiFi a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.
GPS
2400mAh Non Removable Battery