Motorola Razr 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G: Specs Comparison

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Sep 20, 2020

The new generation of clamshell foldable phones is here! After releasing the first-ever clamshell phones with a foldable display in 2019, Motorola and Samsung launched their successors and brought the support to 5G connectivity even in this innovative segment. If you only look at the names of the new handsets, you might think that they are just variants of the previous models with a 5G modem inside and the same specifications. But this is not the truth: the new Motorola Razr 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G are very important upgrades compared to the previous generation. Let’s discover all the upgrades done and the differences between the two handsets.

Motorola Razr 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G

	Motorola Razr 5G	Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
THICKNESS	169.2 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm (unfolded) 91.7 x 72.6 x 16 mm (folded) 192 grams	167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm (folded) 183 grams
DISPLAY	Main display: 6.2 inches, 876 x 2142p (HD+), 373 ppi, Foldable P-OLED External display: 2.7 inches, 600 x 800 pixels, G-OLED	6.7 inches, 1080 x 2636p (Full HD+), Foldable Dynamic AMOLED External display: 1.1 inches, Super AMOLED, 112 x 300 pixels
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, octa-core 3.09 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 10	Android 10, One UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Single 48 MP f/1.7 20 MP f/2.2 front camera	Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 and f/2.2 10 MP f/2.4 selfie camera
BATTERY	2800 mAh Fast charging 15W	3300 mAh, Fast Charging 15W, and fast wireless charging 9W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, water-repellent, optional eSIM	5G, eSIM

Design

The Motorola Razr 5G wins the design battle because of its iconic design which reminds of the old Razr feature phones. It has a more compact body, a more original look, and even amazing build quality. The Motorola Razr 5G is built very well and it includes a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5, a frame made of aluminum 7000 series, and a stainless steel hinge. It is even a water-repellent phone, so it offers some kind of protection against water despite being a foldable phone. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is a beautiful and well-built phone as well, but it can not compete with the Motorola Razr 5G when it comes to aesthetics.

Display

If we talk about the internal foldable displays, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is actually superior. Its internal foldable display with the Dynamic AMOLED technology has a higher 1080p resolution and the HDR10+ certification which is not present on the Motorola Razr 5G. Instead, if we talk about the external displays, Motorola Razr 5G is way better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G houses a very small cover display which does not offer so many ways to interact. With the Motorola Razr 5G, you can do a lot of things without opening the phone thanks to its wide external display.

Specs & Software

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G beats the Motorola Razr 5G 10-0 when it comes to the hardware department. It has a stronger chipset: the Snapdragon 865+ which is actually the best processor in the market, while the Snapdragon 765G found on the Razr 5G is just a mid-range SoC. The Snapdragon 865+ of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is paired with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Motorola Razr 5G run Android 10 out of the box.

Camera

Both Razr 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G are pretty nice camera phones with OIS providing a good photo quality, but they are not top camera phones. Among these twos, I would go for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G because it offers a secondary ultrawide lens and because it is able to record better videos and shoot better selfies. Unfortunately, you do not get secondary sensors paired with the main rear camera of the Motorola Razr 5G. With both the handsets, you can click selfies with the rear camera by using the secondary display.

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Battery

The battery of the Motorola Razr 5G is very small compared with the other Android smartphones released in 2020. The reasons are its small dimensions and the fact that it is a clamshell foldable phone: there is no space for a huge battery. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is below-average too, but it has more space for a bigger 3300 mAh battery. And with its efficient components, it is enough for a day of moderate use. It even supports wireless charging.

Price

The prices of the Motorola Razr 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G vary depending on the market. The former is priced €1599 in Europe and $1399 in the U.S. while the latter is priced €1599 in Europe and $1449 in the U.S. If the design (and usability while the phone is folded) is your main concern, then you should go for the Razr 5G. But for all the rest, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is a way better phone. It has a superior display, flagship-class hardware (you get midrange hardware with the Razr 5G and that is very disappointing for several potential users), a great camera, and even wireless charging.

Motorola Razr 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G

PRO

Flagship hardware
Bigger battery
Wireless charging
HDR10+ display

CONS

Dimensions

Motorola Razr 5G

PRO

Better external display
Water-repellent
Iconic design
Great build quality

CONS

Midrange hardware

OnePlus issues apology and explanation regarding OnePlus 5/5T delayed update

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 20, 2020

The OnePlus 5 series is nearing its end of life. Actually, it has already received its last major OS upgrade in form of Android 10 last quarter. However, that update had some serious bugs which OnePlus is yet to fix with an update. An official statement was released a few days ago explaining the reason for the delay.

According to the statement which was published on the OnePlus Forums, a serious bug related to the communication module was found in the update that was to be released. The bug is said to have a serious impact on user experience and solving it has resulted in a series of back and forth with communication carriers.

While the statement also included an apology for not communicating to users the situation, it did not say when the update will eventually be made available to users as the bug is yet to be fixed. OnePlus says they will share progress henceforth and also announce when they have a release plan.

The original Android 10 update broke a number of features including Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS). Some OnePlus 5/5T users have requested that OnePlus make it up to them by releasing OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 for them but we do not see that happening.

OnePlus India confirms OnePlus 8T 5G is coming soon

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 20, 2020

A few days ago, a leaker revealed that the OnePlus 8T will be announced next month. The official OnePlus India account has now confirmed that the phone is indeed coming soon and it will arrive as the OnePlus 8T 5G.

OnePlus India has created an event page for the phone and users can sign up to be notified. Those who sign up to get notified get a chance to win exclusive prizes including a OnePlus 8T 5G, free vouchers for the OnePlus Bullets Wireless, and discount vouchers for accessories. Do check here for the rules for the competition.

We're just getting started | OnePlus 8T | Coming Soon
Get notified – https://t.co/CCkKEWf7J2 pic.twitter.com/mosaCsWr43

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) September 19, 2020

The page also includes a teaser video featuring OnePlus’ brand ambassador, Robert Downey Jr. The video doesn’t show the device but confirms that the device is coming soon.

The OnePlus 8T 5G will have a flat AMOLED display with a punch hole in the top left corner and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The phone will also have four rear cameras that consist of a 48MP primary camera, a 16MP ultrawide angle camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.

It has also been reported that the phone will have a 32MP selfie camera, a 4500mAh battery, support for 65W Warp Charge, and will run Android 11 out of the box.

Xiaomi launches the Little Whale Wash Antibacterial Smart Toilet for 1999 yuan (~$295)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 20, 2020

Xiaomi Youpin has launched the Little Whale Wash Antibacterial Smart Toilet with a starting price of only 1999 yuan (~$295).

The Little Whale Washing Antibacterial Smart Toilet includes two models, the Qingyun version and a more expensive model dubbed Net cloud version and priced at 2799 yuan.

Both smart toilets are designed without water tank, jet siphon, strong flushing force and are also water saving. The whole device comes with IPX4 waterproof. The seat ring material is antibacterial and also supports slowly falling to avoid noise.

Further, both models support foot-touch flushing, and you can flush with a light touch on the sensing area on the side of the toilet. It also supports automatic flushing function after leaving the seat for 5 seconds.

In addition, the two new products also support intimate designs such as seat heating and light-sensitive soft night light. The four-speed seat temperature can be adjusted at will. The sedentary automatic temperature control system will start to cool down to prevent low-temperature skin burns.

The net cloud version also supports unique functions such as hip washing, bidet washing, warm air drying, wide massage washing, spray bar self-cleaning, water purification filtration, wireless remote control, and smart digital display.

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Full spec sheet of the Vivo V20 SE leaked a few days to the launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 20, 2020

Vivo announced about a fortnight ago that it will launch a new smartphone called the Vivo V20 SE on September 24. Ahead of the launch, the complete specifications for the phone have been leaked.

The specs were posted on Twitter by Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) and also includes renders of the phone. According to him, the Vivo V20 SE will have a 6.44-inch FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch. The screen is an AMOLED panel with Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

vivo V20 SE
-6.44", FHD+, AMOLED, 1080×2400, 403ppi, 430nit, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
-Snapdragon 665
-48MP (F/1.8) + 8MP (F/2.2) Ultra Wide + 2MP (F/2.4) Bokeh
-32MP (F/2.0)
-Up to 4K 30FPS video recording
-4100mAh, 33W FlashCharge, USB-C
-8GB+128GB with microSD up to 1TB
(1/2) pic.twitter.com/nJchMj5RmB

— Sudhanshu (@Sudhanshu1414) September 20, 2020

Inside the phone is a Snapdragon 665 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. The Vivo V20 SE has three rear cameras – a 48MP f/1.8 primary camera, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP f/2.4 camera for depth of field. The notch in the display is home to a 32MP f/2.0 selfie camera. The leaker says the phone is capable of recording 4K videos at 30fps.

Vivo will ship the phone with a 4100mAh battery with support for its 33W FlashCharge fast charging technology via USB-C. There is also support for storage expansion via a USB-C port.

The Vivo V20 SE will run FunTouch OS 11 based on Android 10. The phone also has an in-display fingerprint scanner, weighs 171 grams, and is 7.83 millimeters thick. It will be available in pale blue and black colorways when it launches on Thursday.

Xiaomi’s global business accounts for more than half of its gross revenue: Lei Jun

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 20, 2020

At the 2020 Zhongguancun Forum, Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun talked about MIUI among other aspects of the company’s progress in the last 10 years. The speech was part of his eulogy to the team for their efforts that has seen the company grow in leaps and bounds this past 10 years.

According to the CEO (via), the company decided to start up with software since they didn’t have much knowledge about phone hardware. The MIUI custom ROM was thus birthed. Lei Jun revealed that the MIUI ROM burst into limelight on September 20, 2010 when a developer on XDA Developers forum posted a comment drawing the attention of other members of the forum to a new ROM.

At that moment, the first version of MIUI had only 100 users after it was released in China on August 16. Surprisingly, the ROM became popular first outside China before the domestic user base started to grow.

With the official recommendation received on XDA, the idea came to translate MIUI into various languages and to adapt it to local mobile phones. This signalled the beginning of Xiaomi’s globalization. He then hinted that Xiaomi’s revenue from its international business accounts for more than half of its entire revenue and attributes it to the positive seed MIUI planted in the mind of the global audience ten years ago. However, the Xiaomi CEO did not share any data showing the firms gross revenue from the global market compared to that of China.

Currently, MIUI is in its 12th generation (MIUI 12) with millions of users spread across various regions of the world.

Blackview BV9900E Pre-Sale to begin from September 21, Unboxing & Giveaway details inside

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Balaji S

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Sep 19, 2020

Blackview launched the BV990E rugged-smartphone a couple of weeks ago. The new outdoor smartphone starts at $399 but will be available at a discounted price for a limited price starting this Monday(September 21). There is an exclusive giveaway running on AliExpress and users have the chance to grab the device at just $0.99.

Blackview BV9900E Unboxing

The device will be sold globally on AliExpress from September 21. Interestingly, for a period of two weeks(Sept 21- Oct 5), users can purchase the device with a discounted price of $259.99. That said, unboxing the device gives us the following list of contents:

Blackview BV9900E smartphone
A Power Adapter
A Data Cable
A screen Protector
A pair of Earphones
A User-Manual.

As you can see in the video, the device has power, volume buttons to the right along with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. There is a triple-camera layout and an LED flashlight on the rear. There is a SIM tray to the left while the bottom has a charging port. On AnTuTu benchmarks, the device scored a total of 203,257 points with 71,937 for CPU and 43,670 for GPU respectively.

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BV9900E Giveaway details

Besides the discount, an exclusive giveaway for the Blackview BV9900E is running on AliExpress till tomorrow(Sept 19). To win one, follow the steps below:

Add Blackview BV9900E to cart on AliExpress.
Follow Blackview’s Official Store.
Post some features about BV990E in the comments and get a chance to play the Flip’n Win game.
Each game u play will cost 5 coins. The game allows you to flip 2 cards and reveal either coins, coupons, or nothing. There is no need of matching the cards to win. if you play Flip’n win a 259 coupon, it means, you only pay $0.99 to get the BV9900E smartphone.

Note: The game can be played 10 times a day. However, Each AliExpress ID is allowed for only 2 comments a day. The game ends on September 19 23:59:59 PT and winners should contact the team by September 20. Additionally, winners will have to pay all the taxes applicable.

Blackview BV9900E Specifications

The Blackview BV9900E is a rugged-smartphone. It has Military standard MIL-STD 810G certification for durability and is built using a tough metal-frame and shockproof silicone material. There are IP68 and IP69K for dust, water pressure resistance up to 1.5m depth for 30 minutes, and drop-proof from a 1.5m height. The device can also work in -15°C to -30°C and also has a dedicated ice-mode built-in. Other specifications are as follows:

5.84-inch FHD+ display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
Mediatek Helio P90 AI SoC paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage
Rear quad-camera setup with 48MP Sony IMX 582, 16MP ultra-wide with 120° FOV, 2MP macro, and 0.3MP depth sensor. Has features like HDR, Night Mode, 4K video recording. Front has a 16MP selfie shooter.
4,380mAh battery with 10W wireless charging support.
Heart-rate Monitor and Barometer
Other features: Android 10, 4G Global LTE bands, NFC, WiFi, GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, NFC.

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Redmi 9i vs Realme 7i vs Honor 30i: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 19, 2020

Xiaomi, Realme, and Honor released three variants of their latest smartphones lineup which are identified by the “i” letter in their names. But they do not share only that letter in common: these devices are all affordable phones with a very high value for money. The Redmi 9i is an entry-level handset, while Realme 7i and Honor 30i are lower-midrange devices. Is it worth spending more to get lower-midrange “i” variants or the Redmi 9i is enough for your actual needs? In this comparison, we will try to answer this question and highlight the main differences between these three handsets.