Nokia C20 Plus entry-level phone launched in India starting at Rs. 8999 (~$121)

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Aug 9, 2021

Xiaomi has confirmed to unveil the Mi Pad 5 series at the Mi MIX 4 launch event on August 10. Ahead of that, like any other Chinese brand, the company has been teasing the features of its upcoming tablets for the past few days. As per one of these teasers, the product will come with a specialized software feature.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Teaser A — Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Teaser

According to Liu Ming, Product Manager of MIUI, the forthcoming Mi Pad 5 series will arrive with a new MIUI Security app designed specifically for tablets. But unfortunately, he does not reveal anything more.

For those who don’t know, the ‘Security’ app found in MIUI is responsible for many core features of Xiaomi’s Android skin. Hence, it cannot be uninstalled like multiple other system apps on MIUI 12.5. It is worth noting that as much as useful the MIUI Security app is, it is also the root cause of unwanted promotional notifications (aka Ads).

The MIUI Security app not only includes security options but also battery settings, Game Turbo Mode, and storage cleaner to name a few. Since these features slightly differ for tablets in terms of both UI and functionality, the company will be introducing a redesigned app on the Mi Pad 5 series.

As of now, it’s not known whether Xiaomi will be using the current MIUI Security application package for its tablets or will be releasing a separate package altogether.

Samsung Galaxy A03s price, color variants leaked before official announcement

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Aug 9, 2021

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy A03s smartphone at some point in this month. As the moniker suggests, it will be arriving as a successor to last year’s Galaxy A02s. Ahead of the official announcement, 91mobiles has teamed up with tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore to share reveal the pricing and color variants of the Galaxy A03s.

Samsung Galaxy A03s price (Rumored)

The new report states that the Galaxy A03s will be priced at 150 euros (~$176). At this price, the handset will offer 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in storage. It is expected to arrive in three colors such as black, white, and blue.

The Galaxy A03s is also expected to release in India since its support page had recently gone live on Samsung India’s website. The rumor mill is yet to leak the pricing of the A03s for the Indian market. Probably, it will arrive with a sub-Rs 10,000 pricing.

Samsung Galaxy A03s CAD renders by OnLeaks/91mobiles

Samsung Galaxy A03s specifications (Rumored)

The Galaxy A03s is likely to feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with an Infinity-V notch. The screen is expected to offer an HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 60Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it may feature a front camera of 5-megapixel and its rear camera setup may comprise a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The A03s may come with an Helio G35 chip, instead of the Helio P35 that powered the A02s. The device may come with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging.

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realme PC Connect will enable cross-device connection between laptops and smartphones

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Aug 9, 2021

Chinese tech brand realme is gearing up to launch its first-ever laptop on August 18. This product called realme Book is being teased by the company for the past few days. According to one of the teasers shared today, the computer will have support for cross-device connection.

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Smartphone brands that sell laptops have a software feature that enables users to control their phones from their computers. The most notable such solutions are HUAWEI Multi Screen and Samsung DeX. Even Xiaomi has been public testing one called MIUI+ for almost a year now.

We recently reported that OPPO is working on a similar feature called ‘Cross Screen Interconnection’. It is currently under testing and is said to debut with ColorOS 12.

But it looks like the realme version of this same feature could go official as soon as this month. As per the latest teaser for realme Book, the brand will be calling this feature ‘PC Connect’.

For those who don’t know, realme and OnePlus are sister brands of OPPO, and they come under Ouija Holdings Ltd. The duo shares almost everything with OPPO, including software. In simpler words, the smartphones from these three brands run ColorOS with some modifications to differentiate themselves.

Since realme happens to be the first out of the three Oujia brands to release laptops, it gets the first dibs at the new cross-device connection feature. As of now, we don’t know anything about this feature. It’s also not clear whether the global version will be different from the Chinese.

HONOR V7 Pro tablet entire specs leak ahead of official launch

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Aug 9, 2021

The HONOR V7 Pro high-end tablet has been confirmed to go official at the HONOR Magic3 series launch event on August 12. Ahead of that, the brand has been teasing the features of this device for the past few days. Now, thanks to a leaker, we know everything (except price) about this upcoming premium tablet from the former sub-brand of HUAWEI.

Honor Tablet V6 — HONOR V6 (aka HONOR ViewPad 6)

Prolific leakster Ishan Agarwal has partnered with MySmartPrice to share the entire specifications of the forthcoming HONOR V7 Pro. According to him, the tablet might be called HONOR Tab V7 Pro in global markets.

However, we will continue to call it HONOR V7 Pro in this article since it’s known by this name in China. That’s not all, its predecessor is known as HONOR ViewPad 6 in the official international press release. Above all, there’s no official word regarding the availability of this product outside the brand’s home country.

That being said, as per Agarwal, the HONOR V7 Pro will sport an 11-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, 267 PPI, 120Hz refresh rate, and 16:10 aspect ratio. It will be powered by a MediaTek Kompanio 1300T SoC.

The device will be available in multiple storage configurations like 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB. As for software, it will run Magic UI 5.0. But unfortunately, the tipster does not mention the underlying OS name. As per rumors, the new version of HONOR’s mobile operating system could be based on HarmonyOS, at least in China.

Further, the product will feature a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP macro shooter. It will be backed by a 7,250mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging.

The tablet will be available in LTE as well as WiFi-only variants. It will measure 252.1mmx163.6mmx7.2mm in dimensions and weigh 485g.

Last but not least, as per the official teasers, the HONOR V7 Pro tablet will feature a USB Type C port and will have support for both stylus as well as a floating keyboard accessory.

Xiaomi gifts Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11X to Indian medalists at Tokyo Olympics 2020

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Aug 9, 2021

The 2020 Summer Olympics Tokyo officially ended on August 8. On the same day, Manu Kumar Jain, the Managing Director of Xiaomi India, announced that his company is giving away Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11X smartphones to the Indian athletes who won medals at the international games.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Review 10 — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

India won a total of 7 medals at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. The six individual sport winners will be gifted a Mi 11 Ultra each by Xiaomi India. Whereas, the entire Indian National Hockey team players will be rewarded with a Mi 11X each. Manu Kumar Jain, the MD of the company, announced this on Facebook and Twitter.

The company executive says that this is Xiaomi India’s way of saying thanks for fulfilling India’s dreams and bringing tears of joy and happiness to 1.3 billion people. He also adds that the performance of these sportspersons will definitely motivate crores of young kids.

The Tokyo Olympics 2020 witnessed India’s best-ever performance ever. Hence, the entire nation is celebrating the success of its sports personalities. Apart from Xiaomi, various local governments and others have also announced rewards for the medalists.

For those unaware, the Mi 11 Ultra is Xiaomi’s most expensive smartphone in India to date. It retails for ₹69,999 in the country. On the other hand, the Mi 11X is an upper mid-range smartphone, which starts from ₹29,999.

Vivo Y53s launched with 6.53-inch display, Helio G80, and 64MP triple cameras in India

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Aug 9, 2021

Vivo has announced a new smartphone called the Vivo Y53s in India. It is not an entirely new phone since it had debuted in Vietnam last month. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Vivo Y53s.

Vivo Y53s specifications and features

The Vivo Y53s measures 164 x 75.46 x 8.38mm and weighs 190 grams. The device features a 6.58-inch LCD screen with a waterdrop notch. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. For selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel.

There is a vertical camera module on the backside of the Vivo Y53s. It includes a 64-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The FunTouch OS 11.1 UI-based Android 11 OS comes preinstalled on the device.

The MediaTek Helio G80 chip is present under the hood of the Vivo Y53s. The handset has 8 GB of RAM and 3 GB of extended RAM. It offers 128 GB of built-in storage and a dedicated microSD card slot for additional storage.

The Y53s has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through USB-C. The power button available on the right edge of the device doubles up as a fingerprint sensor. It comes with other connectivity features like dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Vivo Y53s price in India

The Vivo Y53s is priced at Rs 19,490 (~$262), and it comes in two hues such as Fantastic Rainbow and Deep Sea Blue. It is available for purchase through Amazon India, Vijay Sales, Croma, and Sangeetha Mobiles.

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Google’s new Wireless Streaming Device gets approved by FCC

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Aug 9, 2021

Google recently unveiled its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro premium smartphones powered by its own Tensor chipset and will go on sale this fall. Prior to that, the company is expected to launch its Pixel 5a 5G smartphone later this month.

Now, it appears that there’s a new device planned to launch in the coming weeks or months from the search engine giant. An unknown device from Google has been approved by FCC, which is described as a “Wireless Streaming Device.”

While there’s a possibility that this is a new Chromecast dongle with model number GJQ9T as it’s similar to the model number used in last year’s device. However, Chromecast is described as an “Interactive Media Streaming Device” and not a “Wireless Streaming Device” which could be something new from the brand.

It could be a new NestCam device from the company but Google has already announced its latest Nest Doorbell and new Nest Cam last week, and this mystery streaming device hasn’t been announced or hinted at. So, it’s unlikely to be a product under the Nest lineup.

We expect to know more about this new device in the coming weeks and hopefully, it’s a newly revamped Google Chromecast. To know what the device is and what’s interesting about that, we will have to wait a bit longer.

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OnePlus Nord N200 budget smartphone survives durability test

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Aug 9, 2021

OnePlus is no longer a brand that offers just premium flagship smartphones but also has a lineup of budget smartphones under OnePlus Nord branding. The OnePlus Nord N200 is the latest device in this series, priced at around $240.

With such low pricing, it’s obvious that the company compromised on some aspects of the smartphone. However, it seems that the device is good enough to survive JerryRigEverything’s durability test.

It’s noteworthy that during the bend test, something inside the phone seems to have snapped but what exactly happened has not been revealed by the YouTuber yet and for that, we will have to wait a bit longer. However, after the test, the device seems to be working properly even if something has broken internally.

In the scratch test for the display, the screen starts showing scratches from level 6 while level 7 starts having deeper grooves on the display panel which isn’t bad. This indicates that OnePlus opted for a glass display instead of a plastic panel.

The frame of the OnePlus Nord N200 is made up of plastic which can easily be scratched or cut off using a sharp object. Not just the frame, other components of the smartphone placed on the sides of the phone, including the volume button and a fingerprint scanner are also made using plastic materials.

The phone’s back panel, which appears to be made up of glass with a matte finish, is also made up of plastic, prone to scratches. The display of the smartphone survived the burn test. Although the screen went black for a certain area due to it, it started working again after a few seconds without any issues.

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Xiaomi’s upcoming Smart Speaker teased to offer concert hall-like experience

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Aug 9, 2021

Tomorrow, on 10th August, Xiaomi will be hosting a new launch event where it will be launching the next-generation Mi MIX series smartphone — Mi MIX 4. Along with that, the company has a bunch of other devices to launch, including a new Smart Speaker.

While most of the upcoming products have already been teased by the company, Xiaomi has now teased the new speaker. The teaser poster says that Xiaomi’s new “high-end smart speaker” is small in size but can offer powerful output.

Xiaomi adds that it is not just a speaker but a concert hall for the computer. As the poster already hints, the new smart speaker will be adopting a cylindrical design, similar to premium devices in the market, including Apple’s HomePod. It is also expected to have support for different lighting effects.

It appears that the new smart speaker will be a part of the Xiaomi Speaker series. It will support UWB wireless transmission and can also cooperate with the Mi MIX 4 smartphone for a hardware-level smart home setup, offering an IoT experience.

Previously, in a teaser post, Xiaomi had stated that its first high-end smart speaker will launch with a ‘symphony of technology and art.’ The product might be the L16A Smart Speaker, which was spotted on WiFi Alliance.

The listing of the L16A Smart Speaker does not reveal any key specifications but it does state that the upcoming high-end audio product from Xiaomi also arrives with dual-band Wi-Fi support. This implies that it will be able to connect with users’ smart homes and would likely be able to act as a control hub that lets users control other smart home products can via voice commands.

This is just speculation at this point to know for sure, we will have to wait a day longer for the official event to take place.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Geekbench listing reveals Snapdragon 870

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Aug 9, 2021

Xiaomi’s much-awaited Mi Pad 5 series of tablets will go official tomorrow in China. The lineup is likely to include at least two or three tablets. One of the variants with model number M2105K81AC has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site (via). The listing has revealed that the key specs of the tablet.

The M2105K81AC Xiaomi tablet’s Geekbench listing has revealed that it is powered by a Qualcomm chipset that clocks at 3.19GHz. The source code of the listing shows that it is equipped with Adreno 650 GPU. These details confirm that the M2105K81AC tablet will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform.

The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM, and it runs on Android 11 OS. In the single-core test of Geekbench, the M2105K81AC tablet scored 997 in the single-core test, whereas it scored 3181 points in the multi-core test.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 specifications (Rumored)

The Mi Pad 5 is expected to arrive with a 10.95-inch IPS LCD screen that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is expected to arrive with support for a stylus and an optional keyboard. It could be coming with an 8,720mAh battery that carries support for 67W rapid charging.

It may feature a 48-megapixel dual-camera system and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Snapdragon 870 powered tablet is expected to support 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity. It is speculated that there could be a Wi-Fi variant of the tablet that may feature a 12-megapixel camera. The lineup is also said to include a Snapdragon 860 variant, but it is not clear whether it will be launching tomorrow.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 pricing, renders appear through Amazon listing

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Aug 9, 2021

On Wednesday, Samsung will be holding its next Unpacked event to unleash the Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, Galaxy Watch4 series, and Galaxy Buds2. Recent reports have revealed almost everything about these products. A listing of the Buds2 has appeared on Amazon France (via). It has revealed the key features, renders, and pricing of the TWS earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 pricing

The Galaxy Buds2 is listed with a price tag of 149.99 euros (~$176) including VAT on Amazon France. It is listed in three colors like white, black, and green.

The Buds2 Amazon listing states that it has a minimalist and ergonomic design. It measures 50 x 50 x 28mm and weighs 51.5 grams. It will come with support for active noise reduction and surround sound.

The Buds2 promises up to 29 hours of battery life, and its charging case will carry support for wireless charging. It will be compatible with smartphones and tablets running on Android 7.0 and above with 1.5 GB of RAM. It will also work with iOS 10 and above devices. The Buds2 will come with 2 years manufacturer’s warranty.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 specifications

A recent leak revealed that each bud of the Galaxy Buds2 will feature a 61mAh battery. Its charging case will house a 472mAh battery. With ANC on, it will offer up to 18 hours of battery life with a charging case. Without ANC, it can last for up to 28 hours with the charging case.

The Galaxy Buds2 will be equipped with a pair of 11mm drivers, consisting of an 11mm woofer and a 6.5mm tweeter. It will come with other features like Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, ambient sound/ANC, 3 microphones, and an IPX7 rating for water resistance.

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Honor X20 packaging leak reveals starting price of 1,699 yuan ($262)

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Aug 9, 2021

Honor has scheduled an event on 12th August where the company is expected to launch its next-generation premium smartphones, including the Honor Magic 3 and Honor X20. With just left for the launch event, details about the upcoming phones keep surfacing online.

In the latest development, a blurry image of the upcoming Honor X20 smartphone’s retail packaging has leaked online. The leaked photo also reveals that the device will be priced at 1,699 yuan which roughly converts to $262.

The smartphone is already up for pre-order at Honor Mall and the teaser images from the brand have revealed a punch-hole cutout on the left side of the screen for housing the front-facing design and a triple-camera setup on the back.

As for the specifications, the device is said to feature a 6.67-inch LCD display with a screen resolution of 2376 x 1080 pixels and offer a 120Hz refresh rate along with a high screen-to-body ratio of 94.4 percent.

Under the hood, the device is expected to come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset which is built using TSMC’s 6nm process. It is expected to pack LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

In the camera department, there will be a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel depth-of-field sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, there’s likely to be a 16-megapixel snapper allowing users to take selfies and make video calls.

The smartphone will be powered by a 4,300mAh battery and have support for 66W fast charging technology. It’s like that the phone will be running Google-certified Android operating system with GMS support as the company has received permission to start using Android on its smartphones.

Along with the Honor X20, the smartphone manufacturer is also gearing up to launch its flagship Honor Magic 3 series smartphones on the same day, which is already up for pre-order at major retailers. The device will come in two models — Honor Magic 3 and Honor Magic 3 Pro. The products getting launched at the 12th August event will have a global debut but their availability information remains under the wrap.

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Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho powered by Exynos 850 chipset goes official

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Aug 9, 2021

Samsung has today launched a new addition to its lineup of Galaxy A-series with the launch of its Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho smartphone in the European market. The device is pretty much the same as the original Galaxy A12 but comes with a different chipset.

The smartphone features a 6.5-inch LCD display that offers an HD+ screen resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio and offers a 60Hz refresh rate. The device has an Infinity-V notch on top of the display that houses the front-facing camera sensor.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the company’s own Exynos 850 chipset. The original model comes packed with the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. The phone has up to 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card that enables expanding the storage capacity up to 1TB.

In the camera department, the device has a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, the device features an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone is running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the Samsung One UI 3.1 custom user interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and has support for 15W charging.

The Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho comes in four color options — Blue, Black, Red, and White. The 32GB internal storage is priced at RUB 11,990 in Russia which roughly converts to $163 while the 64GB storage model costs RUB 13,990 (~$190).

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Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Fusion India launch teased, design revealed

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Aug 9, 2021

At the end of July, Motorola announced the Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Lite, and Edge 20 Pro in global markets. The company has now started teasing the arrival of the Edge 20 series in India. The teasers revealed that the country will be soon receiving two phones named Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion.

The Edge 20 Fusion’s teasers suggest that it will be a rebranded version of the Edge 20 Lite. On the other side, the Edge 20 will be the very same handset that went official in global markets. It appears that the company has no plans to release the Edge 20 Pro in India at present.

When a stunning design, cutting-edge technology meet flagship experience, that is when you #FindYourEdge. Introducing #motorolaedge20. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/LE2beTnRgS

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) August 8, 2021

Motorola Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion specifications

The Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion will feature a 6.7-inch OLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The former will support a 144Hz refresh rate and features an in-screen fingerprint scanner. On the other side, the Edge 20 Fusion will support a 90Hz refresh rate. For security, it will come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 778G chipset will be present under the hood of the Edge 20. It may ship with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. The Edge 20 Fusion will be equipped with the Dimensity 720 chipset, and it may come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The MyUX based Android 11 will run on both models.

Crafted for style and built with premium features, a remarkable smartphone is born. Bringing you #motorolaedge20fusion. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/CiMJ1pVL8f

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) August 8, 2021

The triple camera system of the Edge 20 features a 108-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, and an 8-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with OIS support. On the other hand, the Edge 20’s triple camera unit comprises of a 108-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel superwide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. Both phones will feature a 32-megapixel camera for capturing selfies.

The Edge 20 will house a 4,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. The Edge 20 Fusion will be backed by a larger 5,000mAh battery with 30W rapid charging support.

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Poll of The Week: Galaxy Z Fold3 or Galaxy Flip3, which Samsung foldable do you prefer?

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Aug 9, 2021

This week, Samsung will be launching two new foldable phones – the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3. Fans of Samsung’s foldable series are pretty excited about the two products which will be coming with significant improvements over their predecessors.

Save for having foldable screens, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3 are actually very different. The former is significantly bigger and unfolds into a tablet while the former unfolds into a normal sized phone. These differences in design and form factor means there will be people that favor one over the other.

So for this week’s poll, we want to know which Samsung foldable phone you prefer. Is it the Galaxy Z Fold3 with its large displays or the Galaxy Z Flip3 which can easily fit into your pocket when folded? Please take the poll and also let us know in the comment box what you think about the upcoming foldable phones.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 full specifications leaked, reveals 108MP triple cameras, Snapdragon 888 Plus, and more

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