Review
Samsung’s Galaxy A8 sports a slender body with big features
SAMSUNG Mobile has extended its presence in the ultra-competitive mid-range segment of the market with its Galaxy A series of smartphones that kicked off with the release of the A7 last year.
It was a fashion-oriented approach and came with a price tag significantly below its Galaxy S and Note cousins. This year’s Galaxy A8 follows much of the playbook from the original Galaxy A7 with updated hardware to meet current standards.
Look and Feel
DNA Test: Xiaomi Mi Note balances price performance with style
The Mi Note may be Xiaomi’s most expensive offering in Malaysia and Singapore but beyond being reasonably priced, the Mi Note strikes a really great balance between price, performance and style. Keith Liu has the review of the Mi Note.
DNA Test: Samsung’s Tab S2 is true iPad alternative
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S2 takes a page from Apple's iPad playbook, offering its Android tablets in a new 4:3 aspect ratio and backed by a brilliant Super AMOLED display. The DNA Test team takes the 9.7 inch Tab S2 through its paces and found a lot to like about it, despite the steep asking price.
DNA Test: Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual dives into mid-range waters
Sony brings its waterproof technology into unchartered waters of the mid-range market. The DNA Test team takes it for a dip to find out if the Xperia M4 Aqua Dual is worth the effort.
DNA Test: Elephone Pioneer P7000 raises bar on lower price-point
Keith Liu gives the Elephone Pioneer P7000 a try, and while it packs a hardware punch and has some nifty features, is lacking in other areas. Read on to find out!
DNA Test: It’s all about Mi … the Xiaomi Mi4i, that is
The DNA Test Team checks out the Xiaomi Mi4i, which shines on account of an up-to-date OS, a good camera, and all-day battery life – but the lack of expandable storage detracts from what is otherwise an excellent bargain.
DNA Test: Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi's hybrid charms
With the Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi. Asus has delivered a competent 2-in-1 hybrid that has a good balance of performance and stylish looks, but the weight, the widescreen aspect ratio and weak battery may put some off, especially those who hope to carry it around as a Windows tablet, rather than a notebook.
DNA Test: HTC's One M9+ offers pluses aplenty
Officially designated as a variant of the HTC M9, the HTC One M9+ has an impressive set of specifications that surpasses its sibling in almost every way, the DNA Test Team finds. Go here for more.
DNA Video: Samsung Galaxy S6 edge … and the US$92K Iron Man!
An Iron Man edition of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge was auctioned off in China for about US$91,635. Check out the DNA Video review of the 'ordinary' edition to find out what the big fuss is about!
DNA Video: Sony Smartwatch 3, new Android Wear features
We feature the Sony Smartwatch 3 in our DNA Video today, and highlight some of the top features from Google’s new Android Wear 5.1.1 update, which began rolling out late last month.
