A real-life image of OnePlus’ upcoming smartphone, the OnePlus 8T has been leaked ahead of October 14 launch(tomorrow). The leaked image that is on Slashleaks, shows the device in Aquamarine Green color. Also, it has been shared by tipster like Ishan Agarwal citing an unknown source on Twitter.
The rear image of the OnePlus 8T that has gone viral(via GSMArena) on the internet seems to have been caught by someone named “Harsha Gogineni”. The captured live shot shows OnePlus 8T and it’s supposed retail box packaging. Interestingly, the device is seen covered with a TPU case on it. And, the rear looks exactly like the official renders shared by the company. We have a rectangular layout with four cameras along with what is likely a light temperature sensor, and LED flash.
Further, an “OnePlus Logo” with Golden accents sits in the middle whereas “OnePlus” branding is at the bottom. Additionally, the live shot confirms the placement of buttons. We have power and alert slider to the right, and volume buttons to the left. However, the retail packaging has a big “8T” written only at the top and not on the sides. While it’s hard to tell how thick the device would be just by looking at the rear image, we can expect it to have a thickness of 8.4mm which is a bit higher than the predecessor, 7T.
That said, we do know what the device will offer. It will feature a 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz, Snapdragon 865 SoC. The rear camera layout on the leaked live shot will likely have four sensors– 48MP Sony IMX 586, 16MP ultra-wide, 5MP Macro, and 2MP b/w sensor. For selfies, it is said to have a 16MP Sony IMX 471 sensor tucked inside the punch-hole. The device will most likely be backed by a 4,500mAh battery and have 65W Warp charging support. It is expected to be priced at ₹42,999(~$587) for 8GB/128GB, and ₹45,999(~$628) for 12GB/256GB variants.
The OnePlus Nord N100 is one of the two upcoming Nord smartphones that has been reported will launch later this month. Ahead of its arrival, the phone is already picking up necessary certifications.
The OnePlus Nord N100 has been certified by Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). The certification reveals the phone has model number BE2013 and doesn’t mention 5G support in the list of network types supported which means it is a 4G smartphone.
While we are roughly two weeks away from the rumored October 26 launch date of the Nord N10 5G and Nord N100, there is still ample time for more details of the two smartphones to surface.
Poco X3 NFC is the latest smartphone from Xiaomi’s fancy subbrand – Poco. The smartphone is launched to gain some traction in the mid-range smartphone market. Poco X3 NFC houses exceptional features available at a commendable price. Apart from the powerful hardware, it has gained interest from third-party developers. The proud owners can now root, install a custom recovery, and flash custom ROMs on the smartphone. We have created a list of some best custom ROMs for Poco X3 NFC.
Custom ROM is a custom firmware built using the kernel source code for an Android smartphone. The custom ROM engross several additional features such as improved customizability, enhanced performance, better battery optimization, and much more. There are several benefits of using the custom ROMs and some of them are as follows:
Better Performance – Custom ROMs provide improved performance as the user can control the hardware specification.
Improved Customizability – These ROMs offer more options to customize the device UI and extend features over the stock ROM.
Remove Bloatware – Most of the Custom ROMs are free from any bloatware. In case, if there’s any bloatware then the user has the ability to remove it.
Improved battery optimization – Removal bloatware, restriction on the background running apps, and ability to control the CPU are some prominent features which aid in improving the battery optimization.
Poco X3 NFC Specifications
The smartphone features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G octa-core chipset, 6GB RAM, and 64/128GB storage. It features a quad-rear camera featuring 64MP + 13MP + 2MP + 2MP sensors. There’s a 20MP single selfie shooter on the front. Its 5160 mAh non-removable battery comes with 33W fast charging and is sufficient enough for usage up to a couple of days.
It is available in Cobalt Blue and Shadow Gray color options.
Best Custom ROMs for Poco X3 NFC
Most of the ROMs are currently in the testing phase and will carry some stability issues. We won’t suggest you install these ROMs if it’s your only daily driver.
Nitrogen OS
Based on the Android 10 AOSP code, the Nitrogen OS brings several customization options with enhanced features. The ROM houses feature from CyanogenMod, Pure, DU, OmniROM, and AOSP ROMs to provide an excellent experience.
The users need to flash Gapps (Google Apps) separately using TWRP. The users can easily install the custom ROM using the TWRP recovery.
Currently, Mic-in outgoing VOIP call is not working, and Selinux is in permissive mode.
Are you an ardent Pixel lover? and want to bring all those features on your non-Pixel smartphone? Then Evolution X ROM can be your choice as it brings true Pixel to feel on your device. There are some additional features that are part of the package to improve the user experience.
The developer is aiming to provide monthly security patches and frequent build updates. Evolution X offers different themes, status bar customization, notification styles, quick settings, useful gestures, beautiful lock screen, and much more. There’s hardly any issue as of now.
Moreover, the Gapps are already included, no separate flash required. In order to install, the user should be running MIUI.
Ressurection Remix is a popular custom ROM based on LineageOS, SlimRoms, Omni, and original Remix ROM. It offers exceptional customization and performance features directly to the compatible device. In order to install the Resurrection Remix, the device should have a custom recovery like TWRP.
It is a stable ROM based on the Android 10 code. You can head over to the download page by hitting the link below.
As like Evolution X, the Havoc OS is also inspired by Google Pixel. It brings the refined Material 2 UI design along with the most useful features. Havoc OS houses inbuilt GApps, and offers Rounded UI, Face Unlock, Enhanced QS, Font Customisation, Dark Theme Support, and much more.
It also offers customization for the Status bar, Quick Settings, Ambient Display, Screen, Buttons, Gestures, and much more. It houses gaming mode, Live Display, AOD, and Smart charging features too.
Havoc OS is based on Android 10 and is currently available in the beta stage. You can enjoy the ROM by heading to the link below.
These are some primary custom ROMs that are currently available for the Poco X3 NFC. We will update the list once support for more ROMs arrives. Until then, the users can follow is for such useful guides.
It has now been revealed on Weibo that the Find X2 League of Legends edition will be officially launched on October 19 in China. The report says the special version will have a custom paint job and an exclusive theme and will have 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
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The launch will coincide with the 11 years anniversary since the multiplayer online game League of Legends was released. The Find X2 special edition is meant to commemorate the anniversary.
Renders of the Find X2 LOL edition were also shared showing the device will have the Worlds 2020 logo on the back which is the marketing name of the 2020 Season World Championship. The device adopts a mist-green-blue shade on the back and the sides while the top has golden accents as well as the bottom, and around the camera. The back panel is likely going to be made from glass.
We expect the specifications to remain the same as the regular Find X2. As a reminder, the device will pack a triple camera on the back and is powered by a flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset. The device will run ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 to make the user experience as smooth as it gets on an Oppo phone.
OPPO is also expected to launch its first smart TV on that day and perhaps the OPPO Watch LOL edition as well.
Philips has launched multiple soundbars and portable party speaker systems in India. All the products will be available via Online, and Offline stores with prices starting as low as ₹4,990(~$68).
Credits: Amazon/Philips
First up, the audio systems that Philips launched today include Soundbars and Party Speaker systems. As per the officials(via Gadgets360), all of them would be available on both Amazon India and Flipkart. Additionally, the new products will also be sold via offline retail stores. And, going by Philips’ huge 35,000 retail store presence with a partnership of 200 distributors, you wouldn’t find it difficult to get one of these. The models of Soundbars are HTL8162, HTL8120, HTL8121, HTL1042, HTL1020. The soundbars are either wall-mounted/can be placed on a table-top surface.
Philips Soundbars features
The top of the line HTL8162 Soundbar comes with a glass design and a touch panel. It has a robust metal grille for a clearer sound. It connects to TVs through HDMI ARC, has a 160W output, and a wireless subwoofer. Slightly priced lower, the HTL8120, HTL8121 have integrated subwoofers. Although they connect similarly to TVs using HDMI ARC, the output for them is limited to 120W. Moving on, the rest of them are affordable soundbars which are 2.0 channel audio systems. They have Bluetooth streaming with HTL1042, and HTL1020 having output up to 40W and 20W respectively.
Next, the company also unveiled portable party speaker systems. These three models are namely-TANX200, TANX4105, and TANX4205. The highest of all is the TANX200 which offers 14hrs playback time. It has 2×2-inch tweeters and 2×5.25-inch bass drivers. There are 2xmic inputs(3.5mm), and 1xguitar input(6.3mm). It also has a carry handle for toting, and buttons on top for volumes, control, lights. The other two models are economical, support light effects, wireless mic, and trolley for movement.
It is a known fact that Samsung is the leading player in the foldable smartphone market. The South Korean tech giant is the only company to sell two different form factors of foldable phones globally. Now, a new design patent filed by Samsung Display, the sister company of Samsung Electronics from 2018 has emerged revealing a third possible form factor with a dual-fold outward folding screen from the house of the chaebol.
Like most patents, this one too was unearthed by LetsGoDigital. Samsung Display filed this design patent in September 2018 with the KIPO (Korean Intellectual Property Office). However, it was only published on October 6, 2020, more than two years from the day of its filing.
This patent visualizes an outward folding foldable smartphone with dual folding points. In other words, it is similar to the folding phone prototype showcased by Xiaomi in early 2019. However, the one by Samsung Display is much better with a kickstand and sturdy hinges for “Flex Mode” present in Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold2.
That said, we would like to remind you again that this patent is filed by Samsung Display and not Samsung Electronics, which manufactures phones. Thus, the design patent does not include cameras, ports, speakers, and even volume/power keys for that matter.
Therefore, Giuseppe Spinelli, the graphic designer at LetsGoDigital included some of the missing things in his 3D renders that are included in this article.
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Having said that, this design may never get adopted. That’s because the design patent is by the display wing of Samsung and not electronics. Secondly, the patent is now. Hence, if Samsung Electronics has a plan to introduce a similar form factor, there will be certain design tweaks.
The Apple launch event is just hours away but the leaks are yet to stop. Shortly before the event, a last-minute leak has revealed renders of the iPhone 12 series and the HomePod Mini smart speaker.
The leak comes from Evan Blass who posted them on the new social media platform, Voice. The leak shows the aforementioned products in all the color variants they will come in when they launch later today.
iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12
The iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 will come in Black, Blue, Green, Product (RED), and White. The blue variant does look really great and may turn out to be the most popular color option.
The iPhone 12 Mini has a wide notch in the front while the back is home to two cameras. The phone looks a lot like the iPhone 12 with size being the only physical difference. The above images are of the iPhone 12. For the iPhone 12 Mini, just imagine them in a smaller size.
iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
Just like the iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are also identical with size being the only distinguishing factor. The notch remains on both devices while on their backs is a triple camera setup. There is also a LiDAR scanner on the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
The two phones will be available in Blue, Gold, Graphite, and Silver. The blue is a much lighter shade than that of the iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 but it still looks gorgeous. The above images are of the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
HomePod Mini
We also get an early look at the HomePod Mini which is a smaller version of the HomePod released in 2018. Unlike its older sibling, the HomePod Mini ditches the cylindrical design for a globe-like design with a recessed top and flat bottom.
The top has two buttons – volume up and down – and it glows. The body of the speaker is covered in fabric and it will be available in Space Gray and White.
Apple is also expected to announce a wireless charger today but Evan Blass didn’t leak its renders.
OnePlus recently rolled out the stable OxygenOS 11 stable update for its flagship OnePlus 8 series. And now, it looks like the company is individually updating the apps to match the latest UI. OnePlus Gallery 4.0.77 is now rolling out via Google Play Store with changes in UI, functionality, and more.
As reported by 9to5Google(via XDADevelopers), the new update for the OnePlus Gallery app is available to all users of OnePlus. This means users running older OxygenOS and Android can enjoy the experience of new UI. Accordingly, OnePlus users can update the latest version(4.0.77) on Google Play Store. Alternatively, you can try downloading the extracted APK from third-party sites like APKMirror. The major change is in the UI. Unlike OxygenOS 10, the new UI focuses on one-handed mode and accessibility.
Change to UI, launch speed, and more
Before, the options like Photos, Collections, and Explore would be in tile view at the bottom. Now, three new stories like the bar divide the menus and it can be accessed via swiping on either side. Also, the menu name is bigger in size and it scales up and down as you swipe below and above. While this looks like it’s inspired by Samsung’s One UI, the reachability of options is a welcoming change. The entire changelog of the new update is below:
Optimize the speed of app launch
Update OOS11 UI style
Fix issues with missing screenshots and photos
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OnePlus Gallery -OxygenOS 10 Credits: 9to5Google
OnePlus Gallery - OxygenOS 11 Credits: 9to5Google
That said, few users are reportedly facing issues like app crashes, lags, and missing photos. However, we expect OnePlus to address this quickly before it gets out of hand. OnePlus has been constantly updating the OnePlus Gallery App with loads of features. The latest one before this was 3.13.33 brought support for the Nord series, fix slow-mo editor, etc. In the earlier versions added casting options, added 4K 60fps editing option, integrated Google Lens, and more.
Xiaomi has officially launched the MIJIA Wireless Vacuum Cleaner K10. Xiaomi has got a number of vacuum cleaners under the MIJIA brand as well as other ecosystem brands like Roidmi, Roborock, Viomi etc. The MIJIA Wireless Vacuum Cleaner K10 is presently on pre-order in China for 1,299 yuan (~$192) via Xiaomi Youpin website.
In terms of the specifications, the MIJIA Wireless Vacuum Cleaner K10 is equipped with a 125,000-rpm high-speed brushless motor that can instantly start to provide powerful suction. The 150AW suction power of the device achieves super vacuum suction to ensure the rapid inhalation of dust, hair, and visible particles.
At the same time, the handheld wireless vacuum cleaner is also equipped with the industry’s higher standard 12-cone cyclone design. More cones mean that particles with smaller diameters can be separated from the inhaled air, which greatly improves the effect of dust and gas separation and prevents the HEPA filter from getting clogged. This greatly increases the service life of the HEPA filter.
Further, the MIJIA Wireless Vacuum Cleaner K10 adopts a five-fold filtration system to filter 99.97% of fine dust as small as 0.3 microns and discharge clean air. The filter components can be washed without frequent replacement of filter elements. It achieves efficient cleaning while making itself more durable.
In terms of smart experience, the wireless vacuum features an LCD smart display that can clearly display the cleaning mode, remaining power, and fault information.
In addition, the vacuum cleaner also has many smarter features such as intelligent induction floor brush, one-button electronic lock, suction and drag integration, and a durable battery life of 65 minutes.
There is no word yet on when the open sale will commence. We expect the company to release this product outside China at some point in the near future.
As the name suggests, ransomware is malicious software that is built to steal and “kidnap” users’ data. The data is them held to ransom, with users having to pay to receive the data back. Now, a new sophisticated ransomware has just been discovered that is rather hard to detect and becoming a new threat.
Earlier this month, the Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team wrote a report to the about the latest evolution of mobile Ransomware. In the report, the research team “found a piece of a particularly sophisticated Android ransomware with novel techniques and behavior, exemplifying the rapid evolution of mobile threats that we have also observed on other platforms. The mobile ransomware, detected by Microsoft Defender for Endpoint as AndroidOS/MalLocker.B, is the latest variant of a ransomware family that’s been in the wild for a while but has been evolving non-stop.”
This ransomware family has been known for a while and has been found on various websites and has been circulating online through forums, various pop up ads, cracked games, and other forms of media. According to the PhoneArenareport, the report also added that “the new variant caught our attention because it’s an advanced malware with unmistakable malicious characteristic and behavior and yet manages to evade many available protections, registering a low detection rate against security solutions.”
Furthermore, the hackers apparently are “evolving” this malware by using various accessibility features and the virus is continuously getting better at its intended purpose. Viruses and malware aren’t just for laptops and computers, with the number of smartphone users growing, the amount of harmful software like ransomware has been growing. So make sure to be safe never click on any flashy links, ads, or pop ups.
It is already in the open that Huawei will be holding a launch conference on October 22 where the Mate 40 series are expected to make their first official appearance. It looks like the Chinese tech giant will also be launching a new smartphone on that day aside from the mate 40 series.
A Weibo tipster has now hinted that the tech giant will also be launching a new variant of last year’s Mate 30 series on the same date. The device is said to bear the moniker Huawei Mate 30 Pro E. The tipster even shared an image which suggests that the phone has already received certification from China’s Telecoms Regulatory agency (TENAA). The device hits TENAA with the model number LIO-AN00m.
The TENAA listing shows the device will have a similar design with the Mate 30 Pro. It will sport a 6.53-inch display with an FHD+ resolution and a waterfall design. The phone will be powered by an unknown chipset with a clock frequency of 2.86GHz. The device will be available in 6GB, 8GB and 12GB RAM options all coming with 256GB storage across the board. The processor type is still unknown but we expect it to be the Kirin 990 5G chipset utilised on the Mate 30 series from last year.
This device also features a quad camera setup of which one may likely be a zoom lens. At the front, there will also be a triple camera setup.
Huawei is yet to confirm the existence of this model but it won’t be a surprise if the company chooses to rebrand the Mate 30 Pro and relaunch. It will help rake in some new sales while making up for the shortage of Kirin 9000 chipset which the company will encounter due to the US ban.
Oppo is gearing up for the launch of its new TV lineup. This would mark the first time the Chinese tech giant enters the TV market. However, just prior to its launch, three models of the Oppo TV were found listed on JD.com.
On the popular Chinese e-retail site, three models of the upcoming Oppo TV lineup were found. These carried the name Oppo R1 55 inch, R1 65 inch, and S1 65 inch. This unveils the sizes of the TVs and also showcases its imminent launch. Furthermore, previous reports had revealed that the upcoming TV lineup will feature a pop up selfie camera with thin bezels on every side as well.
The new TVs are also a part of the company’s efforts to diversifies its consumer electronic products portfolio. Looking at the JD.com listing, Oppo has opened up the reservations for its TVs on the popular website. The launch is still about a week away, with the date being 19th October 2020. At the moment, the online listing only showcases placeholder prices, so we will have to wait for the official launch to know the actual pricing and complete specifications regarding the new TVs.
OPPO TV
However, a few reports circulating online have revealed that the TVs will sport 4K panels that arrives with a 120Hz high refresh panel, with support for Bluetooth connectivity and more. The new products were also recently spotted receiving the 3C certification as well. So stay tuned for more updates and the launch event, as we will be covering the live conference.
Poco is slowly and gradually expanding its products portfolio after parting ways with Xiaomi as a separate brand. The company recently unveiled the Poco X3 NFC edition featuring some advancements over the Poco X2 which was launched back in December 2019. The new device features a lot of exciting specifications at a much affordable price. Such devices are a delight for the custom development community too as the companies indirectly support third-party development.
It’s just been a few weeks and the root access Poco X3 NFC is already here. The interested users can easily root their Poco X3 NFC units after easily unlocking the bootloader.
Poco X3 NFC Specifications
Unlike Poco X2, the Poco X3 NFC features a single punch hole camera cutout in the display for a better viewing experience. It houses a 6.67-inch full HD+ IPS LCD display protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It can bring exemplary gaming experience with a 120Hz refresh rate using Dynamic Switch.
In the camera department, the smartphone comes with a quad-camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel Sony IMX682 camera sensor for quality photos. It is accompanied by three additional cameras on the rear including a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 2-megapixel depth assist sensor, and another 2-megapixel macro lens.
The smartphone is powered with Snasdpragon 732G chipset coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. Itis available in two different storage variants including a 6GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. The smartphone is available in two color options of Shadow Grey and Cobalt Blue.
It measures 165.3 x 76.8 x 9.4mm and it weighs 215 grams. Moreover, you will find a side-mounted fingerprint reader, an IR blaster, dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm headphone slot.
Note: Gizmochina.com is not responsible in any way for the loss of data and devices. You’re proceeding at your own risk as in some cases it will even void your warranty.
Overview
Unlock Bootloader
Install TWRP
Root Using Magisk
Unlock Bootloader of Poco X3 NFC
Unlocking Poco X3 NFC will allow the user to root the device and install custom MODs and ROMs without any issue. It is advised to follow each step and download the required pre-requisites from the links below.
Follow the below-mentioned instructions carefully to successfully install TWRP. Before proceeding, please ensure your Xiaomi Mi A3 bootloader is unlocked.
Enable Developer Mode by tapping the MIUI version 7 times after heading to the Settings > About Phone.
Enable USB Debugging by heading to the Settings>Developer Option and toggle USB Debugging.
Bind your Mi Account which means sign in to the Poco device using your Mi account by heading to Settings > Additional Settings > Developer Options > Add account and device and log in.
Connect your smartphone with the PC via USB Cable.
Now boot into the Fastboot mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Power Button for about 10 seconds. You need to release buttons once the Fasstboot appears on the screen.
Download and Extract Mi Unlock Tool from the Pre-Requisite section above.
Open the Miflash_unlock.exe file from the extracted folder.
Now, Login with the same Mi Account that you used on the Poco X3 NFC.
It will take some time to verify your smartphone, and will show “Phone Connected.“
Now, tap on the “Unlock button” and select “Unlock anyway” when prompted.
The unlocking process will start, and you will receive “Unlocked successfully” once completed.
Now, Reboot the device, and that’s it!
Root Poco X3 NFC (TWRP)
Make sure you’ve unlocked the bootloader in order to root your Poco X3 NFC.
Download and Extract ADB and Fastboot utilities in a folder.
Now, Connect your Poco X3 NFC with PC using a USB cable. (Note: If prompted to “Allow USB Debugging” comes then tap OK on your phone.)
Open Command Prompt or Powershell by pressing SHIFT + RIGHT-Click in ADB and Fastboot folder.
Type the below command to restart the phone.
adb reboot bootloader
Now Flash the TWRP on the recovery partition using the below-mentioned command. (Note: Make sure to replace the twrp-3.4-xx.img name with actual twrp filename.)
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.4.x-xx.img
That’s it! You have successfully Installed TWRP. Now, we need to install Magisk to gain root access.
Reboot into TWRP Recovery by executing the following command. (Or you can press and hold the Power button + Volume Up button to boot into recovery mode.)
adb reboot recovery
Once in TWRP, then select Install>Select Magisk.zip>Swipe to Confirm Flash.
Reboot System after installation completes, and enjoy!
You’ve successfully installed TWRP and gained root access on Poco X3 NFC using Magisk. If you’ve any queries then do let us know via the comments below.
Earlier this week, an odd occurrence took place in Beijing, China. On the evening of 12th October 2020, numerous netizens found that the time displayed on their Android smartphones were more than 10 minutes behind the actual Beijing time.
According to a MyDriversreport, many Android users reported on their handsets showing the time that was behind the actual time, with most instances being around 16 to 17 minutes delayed. This strange incident occurred out of nowhere and had caused quite a bit of confusion for many Android smartphone users, who believed that their devices had broken down.
Notably, this issue was not reflected in handsets from Apple. In other words, iPhones were completely unaffected by this issue, and it was found that the brand and region had nothing to do with the Android smartphones displaying the wrong time. Users even tried to restart their devices, but this did not fix the issue. Furthermore, this even led to additional problems since a large number of people weren’t able to use their smartphones to get into subways as there was a discrepancy between the timings.
A few individuals even planned on replacing their smartphones. Reportedly, some of the unofficial fixes to this problem include toggling flight mode on and off once, others believe that turning off the automatic time update settings helps as well. Unfortunately, it is currently unknown what appears to be the issue, but it is clearly something broader and related to the Android OS rather than any particular brand since it affected users from multiple brands.
The upcoming Huawei Mate 40 series will be driven by the Kirin 9000E and Kirin 9000 chipsets. While the Kirin 9000Ev is believed to be an upgraded version of the last year’s Kirin 990 5G, the Kirin 9000 will be the advanced flagship from Huawei. The Mate 40 Pro and Mate 40 Pro+ are rumored to be driven by the Kirin 9000. Ahead of the Oct. 22 launch event, the Mate 40 Pro (NOH-NX9 model number) has appeared on AnTuTu and Geekbench benchmarking platforms.
The Mate 40 Pro variant that appeared in AnTuTu benchmarks runs on Android 10 OS and it has 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The UX test has revealed that the Mate 40 Pro’s display supports a 90Hz refresh rate.
The Kirin 9000 5G has 3.13GHz four Cortex-A77 big cores, 2.04GHz four Cortex-A55 small cores, and Mali-G78 graphics. In the CPU, GPU, memory, and UX tests of AnTuTu, the Mate 40 Pro scored 189,670, 287,962, 126,589, and 89,384, respectively.
The Mate 40 Pro’s 8 GB RAM variant has also paid a visit to the Geekbench 5 benchmarking platform. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench 5, it recorded 1020 and 3710 points, respectively. In comparison, the Snapdragon 865 powered Galaxy Note 20 Ultra had scored around 900 in the single-core test and around 3,100 in the multi-core test.
Xiaomi, the known smartphone brand, has just launched a new product in its key market, India. The Mi KN95 Masks has just been launched earlier today (13th October 2020) and is aimed at consumers amid the growing health concerns.
The Mi KN95 Mask is being launched in the country as a daily driver for those looking for better protection during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. It offers four layers of protection, which is fabricated with a non woven material on the outermost part for filtering particles and the innermost layer for optimal breathing. The Mi KN95 Masks from Xiaomi also offers two layers of melt blown fabric that help in filtering bacteria and small particles.
The mask also conforms with the standard values and arrives with a 95 percent + Bacterial Filter Efficiency (BFE). In other words, it prevents any particles between the size of 1-5 microns while the bacterial filter helps in preventing the entry of any nonviable particles that are between 0.1 microns to 1 micron in size. Furthermore, the microfiltration material used in the mask is soft, lightweight, and is even gentle on the skin, offering comfortable wear for long periods of use.
Notably, the Inspiratory Resistance of Mi KN95 masks is 153.9 Pa while the Expiratory Resistance is 137.9 Pa. Meaning, it offers good breathability and airflow. The mask is also designed with a nose pin that helps in providing a firm grip and prevents any leakage as well that would potentially fog glasses as well. A pack of 2 Mi KN95 masks is priced at 250 INR (roughly 3.5 US Dollars), while a pack of 5 is available for 600 INR (roughly 8 US Dollars) from Mi.com, Mi Homes, and select retail stores.
Fresh information reveals that Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is gearing up to launch a new phone in Russia. The name of the device is not known yet, but an exclusive report by Hi-Tech Mail reveals that Russia will be the first market to receive it. The publication has also shared the live shots of the device.
The DNN-LX9 is believed to be packed with mid-range specs like the Honor 10X Pro. It is speculated that Honor will soon hold a launch event for the mysterious phone. However, Honor is yet to confirm any information on the next launch event for Russia.
The Honor DNN-NX9 smartphone has a 6.67-inch display. None of the leaked shots show the top portion of the phone’s screen. Hence, it is unclear whether the phone has a notch-less or a punch-hole display design.
The rear camera setup is also not visible in the live shots Probably, the phone has a polycarbonate exterior with a glossy appeal. It is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint reader. The Honor DNN-NLX9 carries support for fast charging, but the exact charging rate is not known yet. The bottom edge of the device has a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C slot, and an external speaker.
The specifications of the Honor DNN-LX9 smartphone is currently under wraps. There are some speculations that the device could debut as an Honor 30 series device. Hopefully, upcoming reports will spill all the important details of the phone.
The Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G that debuted in April in China is the most affordable Nova 7 series smartphone. Recent rumors have claimed that it has gone out of stock in China and it will be replaced by the Nova 7 SE 5G Vitality Edition phone. The new phone is said to feature the Dimensity 800U chipset instead of the Kirin 820. A tipster has revealed that the Nova 7 SE 5G will hit the Chinese markets on Oct. 16.
According to the leak, the Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Vitality Edition with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage will arrive in China on Oct. 16 with a price tag of 2,399 Yuan (~$355). The leaked poster reveals that its design will be identical to the Nova 7 SE. It is equipped with a gradient rear that features a vertical quad-camera system, a side-facing fingerprint reader, and a punch-hole screen.
Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Vitality Edition specifications
It appears that the CDN-AN00 Huawei phone that was approved by TENAA last month will debut as the Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Vitality Edition. It has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen that offers full HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The TENAA listing has revealed that it will be available in a single version featuring 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.
The Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Vitality Edition has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system and a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. It is loaded with Android 10 OS and has a microSD card slot for additional storage. The 4,000mAh battery of the smartphone supports 40W fast charging.
At present, there is no official confirmation on the existence of the Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Vitality Edition
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition recently hit the markets with a rather affordable price tag. Although, despite its great features, a few early buyers are reporting on their new devices suffering from touchscreen issues.
According to a 9to5Googlereport, people have taken to Reddit and Samsung’s Community Forums to share their experiences with the new Galaxy Fan Edition handset. It seems that a few such reports have the users’ smartphones suffering from touchscreen related problems. This has varied from person to person in terms of what the issue actually is. In certain cases, the problem is the lack of response to taps and swipes or ghost inputs without the users’ input.
At the moment, the issues with the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition’s touchscreen isn’t that common apart from a few cases. However, such issues arriving just a few weeks into the launch of the device, so additional cases might be seen later on if it is related to the hardware of the device. The report also mentioned the device automatically entering “pocket” mode even when it is being held and used normally.
Galaxy S20 FE White
Thus, the diversities of these issues might be suggestive of a software bug, which can soon be patched out. However, if the display is actually faulty in certain units, then a replacement might be required. Unfortunately, it is still too early to tell what the actual issue is. So stay tuned for more updates, and hopefully, Samsung offers a fix soon.
The upcoming Galaxy A52 and Galaxy 72 are expected to be the next best-selling smartphones from Samsung. Both these handsets have been leaked once in the past few days. The reports were regarding their cameras. Now, once again, another report from South Korea says that Samsung Electro-Mechanics will be supplying camera modules for the main cameras on these two phones.
According to previous reports, the Galaxy A 52 is said to come with a 64MP quad-camera setup. On the other hand, the Galaxy A72 will be Samsung’s first smartphone with a penta-camera setup. It will also have a 64MP primary sensor and also an 8MP sensor with a 3x telephoto lens. You can learn more about them from here.
Now, a new report by The Elec says that Samsung Electro-Mechanics has won the deal to supply camera modules for the primary (main) cameras on the above-mentioned smartphones.
This is expected to intensify the competition between other camera module makers in South Korea. That’s because Samsung is reported to launch more multi-camera setup handsets in the coming months. Additionally, some of the high-end Galaxy A series phones are also said to come with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization).
Samsung has been lately focussing more on mid-range smartphones as the Galaxy S20 series did not sell well on account of higher price tags and pandemic. Samsung Electro-Mechanics is known for supplying camera modules for high-end devices but given the current situation, the company announced its plans to enter the mid-range market in July.
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