On Nov. 17 and Nov. 18, OPPO will hold its INNO DAY 2020 (aka OPPO Future Technology Conference 2020) in Shenzhen, China. The Chinese firm is expected to showcase its innovative technologies at the upcoming event. OPPO Vice President Levin Liu revealed that the company will unveil three concept devices at the INNO DAY 2020. A Chinese tipster has revealed information on the three concept devices that will be showcased at the forthcoming event.
According to the tipster, OPPO will reveal a foldable phone with an infolding design. It could be equipped with under-display camera technology. The company also expected to showcase its advanced camera-related features like 10x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom, and continuous optical zoom module
The Chinese firm is also expected to showcase its 125W wired charging and 65W wireless charging technologies. There is a possibility that some of these innovative features will be made available on the company’s high-end or flagship phones arriving next year.
The theme of the upcoming INNO Day 2020 event is “Leap into the Future,” which indicates that OPPO is gearing up to reveal futuristic technologies. At the event, the company is also expected to talk about its plan for the 5G era.
After the INNO Day 2020 event, OPPO is expected to announce the Reno5 and Reno5 Pro smartphones in China. Recent reports have revealed that the Reno5 will be a Snapdragon 765G SoC powered phone with specs like a 6.43-inch OLED display, 32-megapixel front camera, 64-megapixel quad rear cameras, and a 4,300mAh battery with 65W fast charging. It is speculated that the Reno5 Pro could be driven by the Dimensity 1000+ SoC.
It is a known fact that Qualcomm and MediaTek are the leading mobile chip companies in the world. Apart from HUAWEI HiSilicon, Apple, and Samsung, there’s also another player called UNISOC. This company’s chipsets are mostly found in entry-level smartphones sold in developing countries.
But earlier this year in February, the Chinese chipmaker UNISOC (formerly Spreadtrum) announced Tiger T7520 as the world’s first 6nm EUV 5G SoC for smartphones. Later in June, news broke out this chipset will enter mass-production in 2020 itself, and handsets powered by it will release in early 2021.
Now, months later, Zhou Chen, the Executive Vice President of UNISOC revealed in an interview (via Sina Tech) that smartphones featuring Tiger T7520 chipset will be mass-produced next year. But he did not say when and hence, we are not sure if these devices will release in the first half or second half of 2021.
Having said that, we can expect Hisense to be the first brand to use this chip. That’s because it was the first company to launch a smartphone called F50 5G with UNISOC Tiger T7510, the chipmaker’s first 5G mobile SoC.
Anyway, to know the complete specs and features of UNISOC Tiger T7520, do read our announcement coverage from nearly seven months ago.
Huawei has recently launched the Nova 8 SE smartphones in China. Rumors have claimed that the Nova 8 lineup also includes Nova 8 and Nova 8 Pro phones. Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is also reportedly working on the launch of the Honor V40 series of flagship phones. A Chinese tipster has claimed that the Huawei Nova 8 series and Honor V40 phones will be made official in December.
While Huawei is expected to hold separate launch events for the Nova 8 series and Honor V40 series, there is a possibility that the company may announce them together through the company’s annual press conference. The tipster did not share any new information on the specs of the Nova 8 and Honor V40 smartphones.
Another tipster has shared a schematic to reveal the rear camera layout of the Nova 8 and Honor V40 phones. The image shows that both phones could be equipped with a quad-camera setup. The V40 has a rectangle-shaped camera housing, while the Nova 8 has an oval-shaped camera module. The leak has no information on the cameras of both smartphones.
Recent reports have revealed that the Nova 8 and Nova 8 Pro could be arriving with OLED panels with a punch-hole design. The Pro model could be equipped with a dual punch-hole display with curved edges. It is speculated that the Nova 8 could be featuring the Dimensity 820 whereas the Pro model will arrive with the Dimensity 1000+ SoC.
The Honor V40 series is expected to feature a 6.72-inch FHD+ curved screen with 120Hz refresh rate support. The V40 Pro may feature the Dimensity 1000+ SoC and the V40 Pro Plus could be coming with Kirin 9000 SoC. The V40 series is likely to feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMXRYYB primary lens and it could be equipped with a 66W SuperCharge rapid charging and 40W wireless charging.
Chinese smartphone company OPPO has today confirmed that it will be hosting its OPPO Future Technology Conference 2020 aka OPPO INNO DAY 2020 in Shenzhen next week on 17th and 18th November.
This year, the theme for the conference is “Leap into the Future” and in line with that, the company is expected to unveil futuristic technologies. At the event, OPPO’s Founder and CEO Tony Chen will share the company’s strategy going forward in the 5G era.
It has also been revealed that Levin Liu, Vice President of OPPO and the company’s President for Research Institute will unveil three concept devices and two sets of technical systems. He will also explain the company’s direction under topics like Integrating Technologies and Humanizing Future.
On 18th November, the company’s Imaging Product Manager Owen will explain OPPO FDF full-dimensional portrait video technology system and OPPO Full Link Color Management System. We are also expecting some other interesting new things at the event.
For those who are unaware, OPPO hosts a technology conference manually where the company explores the future and showcases its own advanced technologies and concept devices, highlighting innovation.
OPPO has expanded its product portfolio well beyond smartphones and is now present in the audio, lifestyle, and wearable devices category. The company is also focusing on its software part as it keeps improving and introducing new features to ColorOS. It will be interesting to see what the company has up its sleeves this time, at a time when 5G technology offers an expanded playing field for new and innovative features and products.
China’s double 11 sales festival, also known as Singles’ day, is by far the biggest shopping festival globally. The 11-day festival eclipses AMazon’s Prime day and both Black Friday and Cyber Monday in terms of sales. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s edition turned out to be a big hit. According to data released by Xiaomi, it raked in 14.3 billion yuan (~$2.1 billion USD) during the 11 days shopping spree. Compared to 6.1 billion yuan (around 920 million USD) during the same period last year, this year’s revenue represents a whopping 134% increase YoY.
From November 1st to 11th, Xiaomi was able to set a number of new records. Xiaomi’s mobile phones, smart TV and other categories emerged as the top-sellers on multiple platforms such as JD.com, Tmall and Suning. Among them, Xiaomi smart TV brand ranked as number one on the TV category in both JD.com and Suning Tesco both ranked first in sales.
For this year’s Double 11, Xiaomi distributed 1 billion yuan in subsidies across all platforms which includes Xiaomi Mall, Xiaomi Home, Xiaomi Youpin, Tmall, JD.com, Suning and others. The subsidies and discounts cover all major Xiaomi product brands including smart TV, notebooks and AIoT products, covering all major brands under Xiaomi Category.
It is worthy of note that Xiaomi has been the top brand on Tmall’s singles’ day sales for seven consecutive years, that is since 2013.
Alibaba, the originator of the Singles’ Day shopping festival, posted sales to the tune of a staggering $74 billion USD in its post-COVID-19 Singles’ Day shopping extravaganza, according to a report by Reuters.
Apart from Alibaba, rivals e-commerce firms such as JD.com Inc and Pinduoduo Inc as well as firms such as Douyin – the Chinese version of Beijing ByteDance Technology Co Ltd’s TikTok – also held Singles’ Day events. JD.com, which started promotions on Nov. 1, said it generated 271.5 billion yuan (~$40.9 billion USD) in trade over the same period.
A few days ago, Huami, the company behind the popular Amazfit lineup of wearable devices, confirmed that it will be launching its new smartwatch under the Zepp brand on 17th November worldwide.
Now, the company has confirmed that Zepp’s upcoming smartwatch in the new Z-series will be officially unveiled in China in the early hours of 18th November. The company has also teased the device in the shared teaser video.
The wearable device is expected seems to have a metal body with a leather strap. There are also two buttons visible on the right side of the watch, but we expect at least one more such button — giving it a traditional watch look, suitable for both casual and business look.
The company has already launched the Zepp E smartwatch in the market which is offered in two models — square-shaped dial and circular dial. It has a 3D curved bezel-less design and offers an always-on display along with health and activity tracking features.
For those who are unaware, Amazfit’s parent company Huami acquired California-based Zepp in 2018, and earlier this year, the company rebranded its Amazfit app to Zepp. It is planning to keep the Amazfit brand for the smart wearable hardware product whereas Zepp will be a platform for the management of personal well-being.
The immediate rise in the demand for WiFi 6E in the wireless industry has prompted Intel to launch its first WiFi 6E enabled wireless card dubbed Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210. The wireless card is said to be based on the IEEE 802.11ax standard.
Research has shown that most households in the US now rely on WiFi to guarantee a stable network connection at their home. Apart from homes, WiFi networks are vital utility tools in schools, universities, airports, and offices. Even restaurants and hotels provide complimentary Wifi connection to attract users. The technology is projected to contribute $1 trillion-dollar to the US economy by 2023.
WiFi 6E is the latest chip in the block which is gaining towering popularity due to its 6GHz band that is superior to the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands. This upgrade will potentially provide a massive boost in bandwidth and speed.
The WiFi comes in an M.2 2230 form factor and supports both the 802.11ac and 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6 & Wi-Fi 6E) protocols. The M.2 card will fit into a laptop or desktop motherboard with an M.2 WiFi module. The new wireless card will support high bandwidth and low latency applications such as high-definition video streaming, virtual and augmented reality, and connected IoT devices which are the major yet critical requirements in business and household domains.
Intel is yet to release too many details of the M.2 card but it is presently shipping from Chian only. We expect the product to be released in other markets soon.
Xiaomi-backed Redmi brand, which went independent last year, continues its successful run in the smartphone market. The company’s Redmi K30 series has been highly successful and now the company is gearing up to launch its successor.
The Redmi K40 series smartphones will be launched as the successor to the Redmi K30 devices. Now, ahead of the launch, some key details about the upcoming device have been leaked online.
A new report coming from China claims that the upcoming Redmi K40 smartphone will come with an OLED display which will have support for the 120Hz refresh rate. It is also said that there will be a punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera sensor.
Previously, it was leaked that the Redmi K40 Pro could get launched as the first smartphone to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 flagship chipset. The chipset is expected to get launched in early December and will be manufactured using the 5nm process — same as the Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000 and Apple A14 Bionic.
On the other hand, the Redmi K40 is expected to come packed with the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC along with 5G connectivity support. It will feature Sony IMX686 64MP primary sensor and have support for 33W fast charging technology. There are also reports that the device could come powered by the Snapdragon 775G SoC.
Recently, Lu Weibing, General Manager of the Redmi brand and President of Xiaomi Group China had said that the Redmi K30 Pro will soon be discontinued, indicating that the next-generation Redmi K40 series could get launched soon.
As per the reports, the Redmi K40 is expected to go on sale by the end of this year while the Pro variant will be available for purchase sometime in the first quarter of next year. The launch timeline for both the devices is similar to its predecessor.
Sony has today released its highly-anticipated gaming console — Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5). The device, successor of the seven-year-old PS4, is now available for purchase in major regions. The launch comes just a couple of days after Microsoft started selling its latest gaming console — Xbox Series X.
The Japanese company has released both the new devices — PlayStation 5 Standard Edition and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. While the standard edition costs $499, the digital edition is a bit cheapest, costing $399.
Pre-orders for the Sony PS5 units started in September and were quickly sold out. The company has said that this latest-generation gaming console won’t be available in-store on the launch day and will be available through online sales only.
As for the availability in the United States, the listing of PS5 on Target says that it’s “only available with Drive Up or Order Pickup services.” On the other hand, Walmart has announced that consoles will be “online at 12PM, 3PM, 6PM, 9PM ET.” It will also be available for purchase through NewEgg, Amazon, and GameStop.
Sony seems to be expecting a big sales boost given the holiday season release of the PlayStation 5 and the amplified demand for stay-at-home entertainment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, the company had said that it expected to sell more than 7.6 million units of the PS5 by the end of March 2021.
On the other hand, UK-based data analytics company Ampere Analysis predicts that Sony could sell around 17.9 million units of the PS5 consoles by the end of 2021 and more than 67 million units by 2024.
It is speculated that the OPPO PEGM00 / PEGT00 phone that was recently approved by the TENAA authority of China could be breaking cover soon as the OPPO Reno5. A new high-end OPPO phone with model number PDSM00 has emerged at Geekbench. It could be the upcoming Reno5 Pro smartphone.
On Geekbench, the OPPO Reno5 is seen with a MediaTek chipset that has a base frequency of 2.0GHz. The SoC is mentioned with its MT6889Z/CVA model number, which confirms that the device is powered by the Dimensity 1000+ 5G chipset.
The PDSM00 OPPO phone has 8 GB of RAM and it is preinstalled with the latest Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset has scored 2392 and 586, respectively.
Brands like iQOO, Realme, and Redmi have already launched Dimensity 1000+ powered smartphones. The PDSM000 will be arriving as OPPO’s first phone with the Dimensity 1000+ SoC. This suggests that the PDSM00 may debut as the Reno5 Pro. However, it is advisable to wait for further reports to know its identity.
OPPO Reno5 specifications
The Reno5 is speculated to arrive with a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen. The FHD+ display sports a punch-hole design and it is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. Rumors have it that it could be powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset. The phone may come to China in RAM variants like 8 GB and 12 GB and it could be available storage choices like 128 GB and 256 GB.
The handset may arrive preinstalled with Android 11 OS. It could be equipped with a 32-megapixel front-facing camera and its rear may feature a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system. The phone could be backed by a 4,300mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.
Earlier this year, Apple had confirmed that the company will be transitioning from Intel-powered Mac devices to its own Apple Silicon ARM-based chipsets. As promised, the company began that process with the launch of new M1-powered Mac devices.
A couple of days ago, Apple launched three new Mac devices — MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini, all of which are powered by the company’s new M1 chipset that is a part of ARM-based Apple Silicon.
Apple M1 Chipset
In about two years, the company is planning to complete the transaction of its Mac devices from Intel chipsets to its own Apple Silicon. While the company has not revealed which devices can we expect in the coming months, a new leak reveals that information.
As per the reports, Apple could be launching a 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro in the market sometime around the third-quarter in 2021. It is also rumored that these laptops could feature a Mini-LED display.
While the company has updated its 13-inch MacBook Pro models with the new M1 chipset, the 16-inch models are still powered by Intel processors. If the reports are to be believed, then the MacBook Pro 16-inch models powered by Apple Silicon to be available for purchase after the first half of next year.
It is also said that the 24-inch iMac will be made official by the Cupertino-based giant by the end of this year or in Q1 2021. There are also reports claiming that there could be a smaller Mac Pro which could look similar to the current model but come with half its size.
The newly launched M1-powered Mac devices are now available for order and will start shipping from 17th November. As for the pricing, the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro starts at $999 and $1,299 respectively while the Mac Mini received a price cut and now it starts at $699 for the base model.
The biggest sale of AliExpress 11.11 is here. This is the perfect time for people looking to upgrade their phones or add new accessories to their collection at discounted prices. A well-known manufacturer of rugged phones, Blackview is offering up to 58% off on its products. Additionally, Blackview is also launching 2 new products at this festival- Blackview A60 Plus and Blackview R3 Pro Smartwatch.
Blackview A60 Plus
A60 Plus is an upgraded version of Blackview A60 and A60 Pro. It boasts a 6.088-inch IPS display and runs on an Android 10 system to provide the latest features and an immersive viewing experience. A60 Plus has 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM that allows decent multitasking. Its massive 4080mAh battery can easily last throughout the day. Fingerprint unlocking and an 8MP camera further add to its versatility. One can choose from 3 different colors while buying this smartphone. During the festival, the A60 Plus will be available for a discounted rate of $88.99 (30% off on the original price: $129.99).
Blackview R3 Pro
R3 Pro features a 1.5-inch high-definition, full-circle color display for convenient readability and viewing. It has 5 built-in sets of dials for replacement, adding to the versatility. With 12 sports modes and a 5ATM waterproof design, the R3 Pro allows one to keep a tab on their exercises and calories. This smartwatch also features a 24/7 heart rate and sleep monitor to help keep track of health status. Additionally, it also alerts the user with calls and messages notifications. R3 Pro has a 280mAh battery that can last up to 12 days. This budget-friendly watch will be up for at the 11.11 sale for a discounted price of $24.99 (58% off on original price: $59.50).
Apart from these new introductions, Blackview is also offering huge discounts on various other products. Below is the list of some of the best deals.
All interested readers can check out the Blackview Aliexpress 11.11 shopping pageto know more about the discounted products. The sale ends on November 12th PST, so hurry and make the most of these offers.
With the Aliexpress 11.11 shopping festival going on Cubot is offering specialized deals for its consumers, with some reaching up to a massive 50% off. Among all of its offers, below are the 2 deals that stand out from the rest.Cubot X30
The Cubot flagship X30 is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 Octa-core and backed by 6GB/ 8GB of RAM for seamless use. It has 128GB/ 256GB of flash memory that can be expanded up to 256GB. Cubot X30 features five AI rear cameras with a 48MP primary sensor and 32MP front camera to click decent quality pictures. Its 6.4-inch punch-hole display offers an immersive experience. X30 also features a 4200mAh battery, fingerprint- and face-unlock function, NFC, Android 10 and much more. For the Global festival, this smartphone will be up with a 53% discounted price and be available for $139.99 for 6GB + 128GB version and $168.25 for 8GB + 256GB version.Cubot Note 20 Pro
Similar to X30, Cubot Note 20 Pro, too, is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 Octa-core and backed by 6GB RAM and 128GB flash memory. It comes with a 6.5-inch full view display, 20MP quad rear camera and 8MP front camera, 4200mAh battery, face and fingerprint unlock, and more. Cubot Note 20 Pro will be available for a discounted price of just $99.99.
Apart from these 2 feature-rich devices, Cubot is offering pretty impressive deals on other smartphones like-
Cubot C30– 8GB RAM and 128GB flash memory, 48MP quad-AI camera; priced at only $145.99.
Cubot P40– 4GB RAM+128GB ROM, 4200mAh battery; available for just $97.7.
Cubot Note 7– 13MP Al Camera and 3100mAh battery; priced just $58.49.
To know more about their discounted products, interested readers can visit the official Aliexpress store. Cubot is also offering a coupon code for additional deals and conducting various events like a giveaway contest where 10 lucky people can get a chance to win a smartwatch just by subscribing to their activities. These deals and offers will be up for a limited time only, so hurry and make the most of it.
A couple of months ago, Xiaomi launched the Redmi K30 Ultra smartphone in its home market China, marking the 10-year anniversary of the company. Recently, the phone’s 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant went on sale, for 2,499 yuan (~$374).
Now, the Redmi K30 Ultra’s base variant which packs 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage is available for purchase in China through online marketplace JD.com for 1,999 yuan, which roughly converts to $309 and will start shipping from 30th November.
As for the specifications, the Redmi K30 Ultra features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display from Samsung that offers Full HD+ screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, HDR10+ support, 120Hz refresh rate, and 92.7 percent screen-to-body ratio.
Under the hood, the device comes powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ 5G chipset. It is built using a 7nm process and packs the latest high-performance ARM Cortex-A77 and Mali-G77 cores. The device supports SA/NSA dual-mode 5G as well as dual 5G standby.
In the camera department, there’s a quad-camera setup on the back that includes a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5-megapixel tele-macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The phone is also optimized for gaming as it comes with dual Hyper Engine 2.0 and Game Turbo optimization engines. It also has a 3,495mm² ultra-large area vapor chamber along with a graphene + graphite 3D heat dissipation system.
It runs the Android 10 operating system with the company’s MIUI 12 on top. The phone is powered by a 4,500mAh battery along with support for 33W fast charging technology.
Currently, the Realme 7 series has three smartphones such as the Realme 7, Realme 7 Pro, and Realme 7i. None of these phones are equipped with support for 5G connectivity. Yesterday, the Realme 7 5G was spotted at Thailand’s NBTC certification platform. Now, Realme UK has officially confirmed that it will be holding an online launch event for the Realme 7 5G on Nov. 19.
The launch poster released by Realme UK has revealed the front design of the Realme 7 5G. The handset can be seen flaunting a punch-hole screen like the other Realme 7 series smartphones. The device is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The Realme 7 5G’s NBTC certification revealed that its model number is RMX2111. Since the Realme V5 5Gv phone that debuted in August has the same model number, it seems that it will be rebranded as the Realme 7 5G in the UK. Hence, the Realme 7 5G may borrow all its specs from the Realme V5 5G smartphone.
The Realme 7 5G could be equipped with a 6.5-inch punch-hole display. The IPS LCD screen may produce a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The Realme UI based Android 10 OS may come preinstalled on the device.
Realme V5 5G
The Dimensity 720 chipset could be powering the device with up to 8 GB of RAM. The phone may ship with up to 128 GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot for additional storage. It could be housing a 5,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. For photography, it may feature a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup.
If you are trying to watch a video on YouTube right now, you probably can’t. The good news is that you are not alone. The bad news is, of course, you can’t watch your video.
One of the official YouTube Twitter accounts has confirmed that there is an issue and they are working on a fix but there is no info on how long it will take before things get back to normal.
If you’re having trouble watching videos on YouTube right now, you’re not alone – our team is aware of the issue and working on a fix. We’ll follow up here with any updates.
The issue is a global one as there are reports of YouTube down from different parts of the world including Nigeria and the USA.
Based on this info, you should let your router be, stop restarting your devices, and just chill till things get back to normal. Maybe, read a book or just take a break from your phone. Your eyes will thank you for that.
The Xbox Series X and Series S went on sale this week. The new consoles bring new features and upgrades over the previous generation. Just a day into the first sale day and there are a few videos of smoking Xbox Series X consoles on the internet.
Those who have uploaded these videos claim the console caught fire and began letting out smoke but it turns out that these videos are most likely fake.
Another video (below) has revealed what seems to be going on and as you can see below, it’s users blowing vape smoke in the direction of the console which then exits through the vent at the top.
CANSADO de las FAKE NEWS.
Os dejo un video MIO explicando porque es Fake lo de la consola "Quemada" y como han logrado este efecto incluso estando la consola "APAGADA" pic.twitter.com/LfXzIBSu6N
The reason why the vape smoke exits through the vent is because of how the console is designed. The fan is designed to suck out the heat from the console and let it out through the vent, and since the Xbox Series X doesn’t sit flush with the surface, thanks to the feet at the bottom, the fan can pick up the vape smoke, thus appearing as if the console is on fire.
The chance of the console catching fire if it overheats is almost non-existent as there is no battery inside the device. Most electronic devices that catch fire or explode are known to have built-in batteries and this is not the case with consoles such as the Xbox Series X.
We can't believe we have to say this, but please do not blow vape smoke into your Xbox Series X.
The development has resulted in the official Xbox Twitter account releasing a statement today, pleading with users not to blow vape smoke into their consoles.
There are other complaints on the internet about issues with the console such as unusual noises and the drive not accepting discs. If your console is having these sorts of issues, Xbox says you should contact support.
For any non-vape related support questions please check out the info here: https://t.co/3CVPbbNm6D
It is not unusual for a new product to have issues and the Xbox Series X will most likely not be excluded from this. Nevertheless, it’s ridiculous to see some folks are making up issues.
Holiday shopping has begun already and if phones are part of what you plan to hand out as gifts this year, then you may want to look towards Motorola’s lineup.
The US arm of the Lenovo-owned company has announced a discount of up to $100 on its Moto G series alongside some other models. Below are some of the notable ones:
Moto G Stylus
The Moto G Stylus launched earlier this year and specs of a successor have already been leaked. The phone which had a launch price of $299 can now be purchased for $199. That price gets you a phone with a 6.4-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 665 processor 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 48MP triple rear cameras, and a 4000mAh battery. As the name says, you also get a stylus along with some cool software features such as a notification when the stylus has not been reinserted after a while.
The phone is known as the Moto G Pro in Germany with slightly different features and a promise it will get Android 11 and Android 12, so we expect the US version will receive the same treatment.
Moto G Power
The Moto G Power which has a similar design and uses the same processor as the Moto G Stylus is also on sale. It launched for $249 in February but can be picked up for $179.99 now. While it has just 64GB of storage, you still get 4GB of RAM. There is a MicroSD card slot for adding up to an additional 512GB of storage. It has also got 16MP+8MP+2MP triple rear cameras, a 16MP selfie camera, stereo speakers, and a 5000mAh battery that should last up to days on a single charge.
Moto G Fast
Want something even more affordable? Then the Moto G Fast should do it for you. This phone, which also has a Snapdragon 665 processor as the ones above but 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, launched in the US in June for $200. Right now, Motorola is selling it for $149.99.
Other features are a 6.4-inch HD+ screen, triple rear cameras, a 4000mAh battery, a water-repellent coating, and a fingerprint scanner. The phone also runs Android 10 out of the box.
Motorola has not said how long the prices will be discounted but you should hurry as the stock may be limited. All phones are available on Motorola’s website.
The whole iPhone 12 lineup is finally on sale, but their prices are all but affordable. If you want to save money when getting a new iPhone, you should opt for the iPhone SE 2020 or for one of the models from previous generations which are still on sale. The iPhone 11 is a very good option, and it was one of the best selling phones of 2020. If you need to save even more, then you could opt for the iPhone XR as it is more affordable than the iPhone 11, but it costs more than the compact iPhone SE 2020. Which affordable Apple phone is the best for your needs? With this specs comparison, we tried to answer this question.
Apple iPhone SE vs Apple iPhone XR vs Apple iPhone 11
Apple iPhone SE 2020
Apple iPhone XR
Apple iPhone 11
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm, 148 g
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm, 194 g
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm, 194 g
DISPLAY
4.7 inches, 750 x 1334p (HD+), Retina IPS LCD
6.1 inches, 828 x 1792p (HD+), Liquid Retina IPS LCD
6.1 inches, 828 x 1792p (HD+), Liquid Retina IPS LCD
Single 12 MP, f/1.8
Single 7 MP f/2.2 front camera
Single 12 MP, f/1.8
Dual 7 MP + SL 3D f/2.2 front camera
Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4
Dual 12 MP + SL 3D f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY
1821 mAh, fast charging 18W, Qi wireless charging
2942 mAh, fast charging 15W, wireless charging
3110 mAh, fast charging 18W, Qi wireless charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Optional eSIM, IP67 water resistant, Touch ID
Optional Dual SIM slot, optional eSIM, IP67 water resistant, Face ID
Optional Dual SIM slot, optional eSIM waterproof IP68, Face ID
Design
If you want a modern and great design, just discard the iPhone SE 2020 right now. The iPhone SE 2020 has a very outdated design: it is the same as the iPhone 8, and this is probably its biggest disadvantage. You get very thick bezels around the display and it is not good for a 2020 phone. The iPhone XR and the iPhone 11 have the same aesthetics with the exception of the camera module. Given that the iPhone XR has just one camera, its rear side is more minimal: that is why it is my favorite handset in terms of design. Instead, the iPhone 11 has a big and square-shaped camera module including two sensors and a flash LED. While the iPhone XR may look more beautiful, the iPhone 11 has a better build quality and it is waterproof with the IP68 certification (instead of the IP67 certification of the XR).
Display
Besides having almost the same design, iPhone XR and iPhone 11 even come with the same display. It is a 6.1-inch panel with an 828p resolution, True-tone technology, and wide color gamut. It is an IPS panel, unfortunately, no OLED in this trio. The display of these two phones is actually superior to the screen found on the iPhone SE 2020. But the iPhone SE 2020 has the most compact display and it is easy to use with one hand. iPhone SE 2020 relies on Touch ID for authentication, while iPhone XR and 11 rely on 3D facial recognition (Face ID).
Hardware/Software
The iPhone 11 has the most advanced hardware department. It is composed of an Apple A13 Bionic chipset, 4 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of NVMe native storage. The silver medal goes to the iPhone SE 2020 sporting an Apple A13 Bionic chipset paired with 3 GB of RAM. iPhone XR loses the fight with its Apple A12 Bionic and 3 GB of RAM. iPhone SE 2020 and iPhone 11 run iOS 13 out of the box and will get longer software support, while iPhone XR ships with iOS 12. If you need the fastest phone and the best one for multi-tasking, you should go for the iPhone 11 without thinking twice.
Camera
iPhone SE 2020, iPhone XR, and iPhone 11 are equipped with the same 12 MP sensor for the rear camera. But unlike its two internal rivals, the iPhone 11 has an additional ultrawide 12 MP sensor making it the best camera phone of the trio. Besides offering a better rear camera department, the iPhone 11 also comes with a better front camera sporting a 12 MP resolution. Both the rear camera and the front camera of the iPhone 11 are able to record videos with 4K resolution.
Battery
iPhone 11 provides the longest battery life simply because it has a bigger battery. Given its 3110 mAh battery, there is no chance for iPhone XR and SE 2020 to compete. The iPhone XR has a less efficient chipset and the same display, while the battery of the iPhone SE 2020 is definitely too small.
Price
iPhone SE 2020 is priced €399/$399 in its base variant, iPhone XR is available for about €619/$499, and you need €719/$599 for the iPhone 11. The iPhone 11 is the best phone here and it is worth spending €100 more to get better cameras, hardware, and battery. But the iPhone SE 2020 offers the highest value for money.
After its lower-priced siblings, the Samsung Galaxy M31s is also getting the One UI 2.5 update. The new update brings the November 2020 security patch and a lot of features to the device.
The update, as reported by Tizenhelp(via Sammobile) has firmware version M317FXXU2BTK1. As per the report, the update weighs under 750MB and brings a slew of features to the Galaxy M31s. Some of them include a Split keyboard(landscape mode), SOS messages, Camera improvements, and more.
What is highlighting is that the One UI 2.5 update changelog for Galaxy M31s shows features like AlTZLife. Also, the addition of Secure Folder is the first of its kind for a Galaxy M series device. For the unware, AltZLife will allow users to switch between normal and private mode by double-pressing the power key. Some of its features include Quick Switch and Content Suggestions.
Previously, Samsung rolled out an update for Galaxy A51 and A71 that brought the AlTZLife features to those A-series devices. Besides, Secure Folder is for storing private data, apps, and more. Having said that, the inclusion of these features to Galaxy M31s suggests that the gap between One UI Core and fully-loaded One UI is starting to shrink.
Furthermore, the update for Galaxy M31s also includes features like Bitmoji stickers on AOD(Always On Display). Additionally, the camera app also gets improved performance to Single Take and Pro Mode. Precisely, features like Pro Video, AR Emoji, AR Doodle, Scene optimizer, SmartScan should work well now.
Anyway, Samsung is reportedly rolling out the update to countries like India, Russia, and Ukraine. You can download the update by navigating to Settings->Software Update->Download and Install.
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