Apple has already confirmed that the company will be holding a launch event on 15th September. At the event, the company is not expected to launch the next-generation iPhone 12 models and instead new Apple Watch and iPad are expected.
However, a report from China reveals that Pinduoduo hints at the early arrival of next-gen Apple smartphones. The company has opened appointments for the Apple iPhone 12 in China and claims that the sale will start from 16th September.
Do note that we couldn’t verify that this claim by Pinduoduo is correct, so take it with a pinch of salt. Also, it’s highly unlikely that the new iPhone 12 models go official later this week in China.
Apple has already confirmed that the iPhone 12 models launching this year will be “available a few weeks later.” There are several reports which claim that the new iPhones will go on sale from October.
Previous reports hint that pre-booking will start around mid-October and shipments of the base model beginning a week after that. But not all the models will go on sale together. As per the report, the iPhone 12 will be available for purchase in October itself, while other models in the lineup, including the iPhone 12 Pro, will go on sale in November.
As per the reports, the company will be launching the Apple Watch Series 6, a new iPad, new Apple TV, smaller HomePod, AirTags, and over-ear headphones at its launch event on 15th September. To know if anything else is coming, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event to take place.
An alleged hands on video for the Apple iPhone 12 Pro has recently surfaced online. The video showcases the rear panel of the device which also reveals the LiDAR sensor placement on the 6.1 inch model.
According to a 9to5Macreport, a YouTuber named EverythingApplePro showcased an alleged rear panel of the iPhone 12 Pro. In the video, it can be observed that the upcoming flagship features a finish similar to the iPhone 11 Pro, with steel edges and matte glass. This is in line with all the recent rumors. On the rear, triple camera setup can be observed, with an arrangement similar to the camera module of the previous generation.
Notably, this camera module houses the ultra wide angle lens, which is also likely related to the LiDAR scanner. For those unaware, the iPhone 12 will reportedly feature a LiDAR scanner. However, it was said to only arrive in the 6.7 inch model. But now, the hands on video reveals that both the 6.1 inch and 6.7 inch iPhone 12 Pro models would ship with the new sensor.
Here it is! Official iPhone 12 Pro chassis leak. Confirms mostly same camera with new LiDAR placement, flat sides, magnet cutouts & smart connector-like 5G antenna? This seems to confirm the 6.1 Pro model will get LiDAR too. October can't come soon enough. pic.twitter.com/YifSX7SWxh
Additional changes that have been observed in the video include a readjusted SIM tray and a new cutout on the right side of the device, which is likely for the 5G antenna. 9to5Mac also stated that a previous report had claimed that two models of the new iPhone will feature the LiDAR scanner, which is probably the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt, and stay tuned for more updates on the matter.
On 31st August, US Borders and Custom Protection announced that it had seized around 2,000 counterfeit Apple AirPods sent to New York’s JFK Airport from Hong Kong, worth about $398,00.
Well, it turns out that the department messed up, and the product which they claimed as counterfeit AirPods is actually OnePlus Buds and the total shipment is worth about $158,000 based on 2,000 units.
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CBP officers at JFK Airport recently seized 2,000 counterfeit Apple AirPods from Hong Kong, valued at $398K had they been genuine.
The photo of the product and the retail box shared by the US Borders and Custom Protection also reveals that the product in question is actually OnePlus Buds — the true-wireless earphones from China-based OnePlus.
Troy Miller, Director of CBP’s New York Field Operations, said in a press release: “The interception of these counterfeit earbuds is a direct reflection of the vigilance and commitment to mission success by our CBP Officers daily.”
One thing is quite clear from the images that what they have seized is OnePlus Buds, which is not a knock-off of Apple AirPods. The form factor is being used by several companies for the TWS earphones and OnePlus is among them. The OnePlus Buds has clear branding and there’s no way to confuse them as a knock-off of Apple AirPods given that there’s no Apple branding or trying to pass them off as AirPods.
The OnePlus Buds come with a 13.4mm dynamic driver and has support for Dolby Atmos for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 8 series. It also has support for Dirac Audio Tuner for the newly launched OnePlus Nord smartphone.
It has environmental noise cancellation which triggers during phone calls. The device also has IPX4 ratings, making it water-resistant. Connecting the earphones with OnePlus smartphones enables additional touch controls, as well as a low-latency mode named Fnatic Mode for gaming.
Realme has already entered the smartwatch market earlier this year and now it seems that the company is all set to launch its new smartwatch series which will include two devices — Realme Watch S and Realme Watch S Pro.
Leakster @Stufflistings reveals that both the devices have been certified by NEMKO while the standard Watch S has also been certified by SIRIM. The certification process also revealed that the Pro variant will come powered by a 390mAh battery.
Given that they are getting certified, the launch event shouldn’t be far away. Also, we expect more details regarding the wearable devices to soon surface online.
Recently, the Realme Watch S Pro with model number RMA186 was spotted on FCC, revealing more details. It revealed that the device will come with a round dial that measures 1.39-inches.
It will have an AMOLED touch display panel with a screen resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. It has two side buttons for controls and a tachymeter on the dial. The leak also reveals that it will come with support to track steps, distance, and calories with automatic identification for walking and running.
There’s also has dynamic heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, and a SpO2 sensor. Other features on the device include functions like call notification, music control, camera control, and find your phone feature.
Last week, Realme confirmed the arrival of new products including the Realme Narzo 20 series at the IFA 2020 tech trade show. Since then the rumor mill has been claiming that the Chinese firm will be soon launching the Narzo 20 series. Today, the company officially confirmed that it will be announcing the Realme Narzo 20 series on Sept. 21 in India.
The launch event of the Realme Narzo 20 series will be held at 12:30 PM (IST) on Sept. 21. The company has confirmed that it will be announcing Realme Narzo 20A, Narzo 20, and Narzo 20 Pro on the said date. The lineup will be replacing the Realme Narzo 10A and Narzo 10 phones that debuted in May this year.
Also, the media invite package sent out by the company for the Realme Narzo 20 series includes energy bards and a handheld gaming console that runs yesteryear games like Super Mario and Contra. These clues suggest that Realme Narzo 20 will offer long-lasting battery performance and it will come with gaming capabilities.
The launch poster shows that two devices rear-facing fingerprint sensors, whereas the third device could be either featuring a side-facing fingerprint reader or it could be embedded under the display. The Realme Narzo 20A could be the phone with a square-shaped camera module with three cameras and an LED flash. The Realme Narzo 20 could be coming with a vertical triple camera system, while the Narzo 20 Pro could be sporting a vertically aligned quad camera.
The invite package carries “Feel the Speed of Dart” text. This indicates that the Narzo 20 series will arrive with support for Dart Charging technology. Since the launch date is around a week away, Realme is expected to release more teasers of the Narzo 20 series to confirm some of its key features before the official announcement.
At the end of July, Redmi unveiled the Redmi 9A entry-level smartphone in China. The device was introduced in a single version featuring 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB storage. Soon after its announcement, Redmi introduced a new variant for the Redmi 9A that came with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. Today, the company announced a new variant of the Redmi 9A that offers 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage.
The Redmi 9A 2GB+32GB edition is priced 499 Yuan (~$73; Rs 5,300), the 4GB+64GB model costs 599 Yuan (~$6,400), and the new 4GB+128GB is priced at 799 Yuan (~$117, Rs 8,600). The sales of the new model will begin on Sept. 15 at 10 AM (local time). In China, the Redmi 9A is available in three colors such as Clear Sky Blue, Sand Black, and Lake Green.
The Redmi 9A entry-level smartphone comes with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD screen with a waterdrop notch screen. It supports HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The Helio G25 processor fuels the device. It is preinstalled with MIUI 12 flavored Android 10 OS.
It has a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel and its rear is fitted with a single camera of 13-megapixel. It has a 5,020mAh battery that supports 10W fast charging.
In related news, the Xiaomi Redmi 9A is selling in India for Rs 7,499 (~$102) for its 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage variant and Rs. 6,799 (~$93) for its 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage. Tomorrow, the Chinese firm will be announcing the Redmi 9i phone in India. It will have the same specs as Redmi 9A but will come in higher options like 4 GB RAM + 64 GBs storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The base model could be priced at Rs 7,999 (~$109).
After so many reports, rumors, and leaks, Samsung has officially announced to launch the Galaxy S20 FE on September 23. This device was previously known as Galaxy S20 Lite. The launch promo for this phone was first spotted on Samsung UK official website by Max Weiinbach of Android Police who shared it on Twitter. The South Korean tech giant is calling the event “Galaxy Unpacked for Every Fan”.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has leaked so extensively that there is nothing left to learn about it except for regional prices across the world. The last major leak of the handset from Roland Quandt of WinFuture not only revealed its design but entire specs as well.
The Galaxy S20 FE is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display with 407ppi, 120Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, in-screen fingerprint sensor, centred punch-hole, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
The handset is said to come in two variants – 4G & 5G. The former will be powered by Samsung Exynos 990 SoC, whereas the latter is said to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. Surprisingly, it may come only in single storage configuration – 6GB + 128GB (UFS 2.1) with support for microSD card.
The phone’s back material is unknown but its frame is claimed to be metal. Talking about the device’s rear panel, it will sport a 12MP (wide, OIS) + 12MP (123 ultra-wide) + 8MP (3x telephoto, OIS) triple camera setup. Whereas, the front punch-hole will house a 32MP selfie camera.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
The smartphone will come with all the necessary sensors and basic stuff such as accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetic sensor, hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, and USB Type-C port.
The Galaxy S20 FE will either run One UI 2.1 or 2.5 out of the box backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. It will be also IP68-certified for dust and water resistance.
The handset will be available in six colors – white, blue, orange, lavender, green & red. Last but not least, it will measure 74.5 x 159.8 x 8.4mm dimensions and weigh 190g.
Xiaomi is still not done with new devices in its Mi 10 series. After launching the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro in February, the company unveiled Mi 10 Lite exclusively for global markets. Then, came Mi 10 Youth and Mi 10 Ultra for the Chinese market. Now, the brand is all set to bring two more handsets in the series namely Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro for international markets. These two phones have leaked multiple times in the past few weeks in the form of renders. Now, the entire specs of these handsets leak as well.
A few days back, the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro were spotted listed on Amazon. These listings did not give away the complete specs but exposed their entire design, thanks to their renders. A day later, a blog going by the name of MuyComputer leaked out the full spec sheet of both these handsets.
According to the blog, the upcoming Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. The standard variant will come with 6GB RAM compared to 8GB RAM in the Pro. As for storage, they are said to arrive with 128GB/256GB internal storage. Previous reports suggested them to sport OLED panels but this leak says them to feature 6.67-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) LCD panels with 144Hz refresh rate.
As a result of non-OLED displays, these handsets will come equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Further, surprisingly, they may arrive with a useful set of rear cameras (no macro and depth sensors) unlike the standard Mi 10.
The blog reveals the Mi 10T Pro to feature a triple camera setup consisting of a 108MP primary sensor paired with a 20MP sensor with ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP sensor with telephoto lens. On the front, the display’s top left-aligned punch-hole will house another 20MP sensor for selfies and video calls. On the other hand, the regular Mi 10T is also said to feature exact same setup but a 64MP primary sensor instead of 108MP sensor
In the software department, the forthcoming Xiaomi smartphones are expected to run MIUI 12 based on Android 10 out of the box. Last but not least, they will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery.
That said, Xiaomi is yet to announce the launch date of the Mi 10T series. The sub-€300 5G smartphone, which the company teased earlier this month may also debut alongside these phones.
Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company Viomi has unveiled the 451L Cross Four-door Refrigerator. As the name implies, the smart refrigerator has a total compartment capacity of 415L. The smart fridge has an original price of 4999 yuan ($731), but it is presently on pre-sale for 3299 yuan ($482).
The Viomi 451L Cross Four-door Refrigerator adopts a cross four-door design. The device also comes with an expansive smart interactive touch-sensitive screen. The screen can be used to watch videos, listen to songs or if the owner wants to read recipes. Quite interesting is the disclosure that the display can also be used as a hub to control all other connected house appliances. Its AI voice interaction system allows you to link other smart home appliances without hands, making the kitchen no longer monotonous.
The refrigerator is 836mm wide and each of the to compartments is 636mm deep while the device is 1830mm high. The interior has a large capacity of 451L of which the refrigeration compartment is 299L in size while the freezer is 152L. It uses 15-layer fine partitions which makes it easy to store ingredients in an organized manner.
The refrigerator also comes with app support and from a smartphone app, users can remotely adjust the refrigerator temperature. You can also keep a tab on all the commodities stored inside at any time and from anywhere.
The Viomi large-screen refrigerator also has a sterilization rate of up to 99.9%, which can inhibit a variety of bacteria and prolong freshness. It is equipped with inverter compressors and inverter fans and has a noise level of only 38dB (A). It also has some energy-saving features.
Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 10 Ultra on August 11 as part of activities to mark its ten years anniversary. The device was indeed a flagship model as it beat all other existing smartphones, including the Mi 10 Ultra, to emerge as the highest-rate camera. Apparently, Xiaomi is still optimizing the camera even with its prowess.
The update comes with the build number MIUI V12.0.10.0 QJJCNXM and delivers a stable MIUI 12 build. Apart from the improved camera software, the update also deliver anupgrade to the system UI. Here is the full changelog of the device.
System
Optimized battery display
Optimize the temperature control strategy for charging.
Optimize the charge-off problem under high-temperature conditions.
Optimize the problem of slow battery activation caused by not using the phone for a long time.
Optimize the dynamic picture compensation experience of the video toolbox
Camera
New video mode smooth zoom, improve video recording experience
The MIUI team reportedly disclosed that the camera update upgrades the camera algorithm to that of the model sent to DXOMark for testing. In short, it optimizes the imaging effect.
As a reminder of the specs, the Mi 10 Ultra is equipped with a 6.67-inch curved OLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 865 5G platform, paired with LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 flash memory. It packs a quad-camera setup at the rear including a 48-megapixel main camera with 1/1.32-inch ultra-large PPI, f1.85 aperture, 8P lens, OIS optical image stabilization and more.
Huawei has launched a new smart lamp dubbed Huawei Smart Lamp 2. The lamp will retail for 199 yuan (~$29) but is presently on sale for a promotional price of 179 yuan (~$26).
The desk lamp has received certification from five authoritative monitoring institutions and has been marked as emitting zero blue light. There is also no flicker, no radiation. It also features a national AA level illumination, ensuring eye safety in all aspects.
China’s national reading and writing desk lamp standards for desk lamps are divided into national A-level and national AA-level, and the national AA-level is superior to the national A-level in terms of lighting range, regional illuminance and uniformity of illuminance.
The Huawei Smart Desk Lamp 2 covers a desk with a diameter of up to 1.6 meters, realizing wide coverage of the entire desk, with a wide field of view and no dark areas, and can relieve eye fatigue. The lamp also supports three-axis adjustment. The upper and lower rotation axis of the lamp panel is 200°, the left and right rotation axis is 180°, and the base rotation axis is 55°. Users can adjust the height and angle as desired.
The highest central illuminance reaches 4839LUX and the light is uniform and soft. The color rendering index of the table lamp Ra>95, meeting the museum-level color rendering index requirements.
The lamp comes in white colour only and is already available on Tmall.
The Mate 40 series is highly anticipated but Huawei’s flagship phone may arrive later than expected. According to a tweet from a reliable source, the upcoming Huawei flagships may not get into buyers’ hands until next year.
The info comes from Evan Blass (@evleaks) who revealed the info in a tweet earlier today. Does that mean that the phone will not launch this year? No. Evan clarified in a reply that he’s referring to the retail release which is when you can actually buy one. So the launch should still happen this year.
Sounds like, if you're waiting on the Huawei Mate40 series, you won't be able to get your hands on one until next year…
It is also important to note that the device may launch and go on sale this year in China but not in other markets. Evan didn’t specify in his tweet but we are leaning towards a global release for next year while those in China get it this year.
The Mate 40 series will not come with Google Mobile Services but Huawei Mobile Services as a result of the US ban. The Mate 40 series will be powered by the Kirin 9000 processor, have curved displays, and rear cameras in a cookie-shaped housing.
After three months since it was first announced, Huawei’s FreeGO Portable Bluetooth Speaker is finally available for purchase. The disc-shaped speaker is priced at ¥899 (~$132) and is available on Vmall in Obsidian Black and Siver.
The speaker has a multifunctional knob that controls the volume; mutes the microphones; rejects, accepts, and ends calls; controls playback, and calls up the voice assistant.
The Huawei FreeGO Portable Bluetooth Speaker also has NFC, 360° Omni-directional microphones with a 3-meter range, and connects via Bluetooth 5.0. There is a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery inside the device that charges via a USB-C port. While Huawei has kept the battery capacity a secret, the speaker does support 18W fast charging and a 15-minute charge will provide up to 2 hours of listening time.
There is no news of the speaker getting an international release yet but you should be able to purchase from resellers albeit at a higher price.
The Narzo 20 series may arrive pretty soon. Realme already confirmed that the phones are on the way. Now a leak has revealed the launch date and the invite for the launch has also surfaced on the web.
According to a tweet by Himanshu (@byhimanshu), who is the same source that revealed the color variants and configurations of the upcoming phones, Realme will announce the launch date for the Narzo 20 series tomorrow. However, we do not have to wait until then as he disclosed that the launch date is September 21.
According to my sources you'll see the announcement for Narzo 20 India launch tomorrow, and the launch is scheduled for 21st September
Under the tweet, a reply included a photo of the invite that Realme will be sending out. The image shows a blue box with the word “Narzo” written boldly at the top. Inside the box is the SUP Handheld Retro Game Console. There is also an energy bar snack in the box and at the bottom is a smaller box that has a battery indicator.
We believe the latter is a teaser that hints at the series sporting big batteries. The Realme Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A both have a 5000mAh battery capacity. Will Realme be increasing the battery capacity to match that of the newly launched Galaxy M51 which has a 7000mAh battery? Maybe, maybe not.
If you look at the image, it shows 7 battery bars. Could that be a hint at one or all members of the Narzo 20 series having a 7000mAh battery too?
The Narzo 20 series will include the Narzo 20A, Narzo 20, and the Narzo 20 Pro.
At the just-concluded Huawei Developer Conference 2020, Huawei announced HarmonyOS 2.0, a new version of its self-developed operating system which will power a variety of devices. Now, an image showing a logo Huawei plans to use for devices powered by its operating system has leaked.
The image which was posted on Weibo by the user that goes by @勇气数码君 is of the “Powered by HarmonyOS” logo which should appear on devices (and services) powered by the operating system. It is similar to the “Powered by Android” logo you see when you boot up an Android smartphone.
The logo shows that HarmonyOS will power a variety of products including watches, cars, earphones, laptops, smart speakers, smart TVs, and smartphones. These devices will in turn control other Huawei smart home products. We expect the image should appear when booting up a device and as well as on their retail boxes.
Huawei already has some products running the new operating system. Last year, it announced the Huawei Vision, a smart TV with a 4K Quantum Dot display. The tech giant has also revealed it will announce a HarmonyOS-powered TV on September 19 that will be available globally.
The OnePlus 8T’s launch is inching closer. The upcoming flagship has now been certified by India’s Bureau of Standards. Some key specification details have also surfaced.
The BIS page revealed the OnePlus 8T has model number KB2001. As we already know, the phone is codenamed “Kebab”, so the model number checks out. This is also the same model number of a OnePlus phone that was spotted on Geekbench back in July.
OnePlus 8T Appears On BIS. But Surprisingly OnePlus 8T Will Have Normal Snapdragon 865 instead Of Snapdragon 865+ •Android 11😍 •Snapdragon 865 🙄 •8GB Ram https://t.co/vFXfWbgjHbpic.twitter.com/kUC8GTpXMy
The Geekbench result revealed the OnePlus 8T has 8GB of RAM though there should be other RAM variants too. It also runs Android 11 as expected. However, it turns out that it is powered by the Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform and not the Snapdragon 865 Plus as seen in the tweet posted by Abhishek Yadav.
The OnePlus 8T is expected to have a flat AMOLED display with a punch hole at the top left corner for the selfie camera. The phone should bring improvements in the camera department compared to its predecessor, a faster wired charging technology, and hopefully, supports wireless charging too like the OnePlus 8 Pro.
Going by the launch of the OnePlus 7T, the OnePlus 8T should arrive by the end of September.
Foldable phones are still out of the reach of most people, no thanks to their high price tags. The recently announced Moto Razr 5G launched for $1400, the Galaxy Z Flip is now $1299, and the new Galaxy Z Fold 2 is $1999. Only a handful of folks can afford to pay the aforementioned prices for a phone.
There are rumors that Samsung is working on an affordable Galaxy Z Fold which has been unofficially dubbed the Galaxy (Z) Fold Lite. We do not know how significantly the specs will be toned down compared to its existing models or what corners Samsung will cut to keep the price tag low. Nevertheless, we have decided to create a poll to see if folks will be willing to purchase a foldable phone with mid-range specs.
Yes, we know the Moto Razr 2019 and Moto Razr 5G both qualify as mid-range foldable devices but we are looking at a form factor closer to that of the Galaxy Z Fold and specs that are further toned down to make them more affordable.
So the full question is this – Will you buy a foldable phone with the following mid-range specs for $1000?
Plastic/Glasstic Body
LCD outer display
Pixel 4a-level cameras (one on each side)
Snapdragon 730G/Snapdragon 732G
No wireless charging
4500+mAh battery
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So, please take the poll and let us know what you think in the comment box below.
While it was becoming very difficult to find an entry-level phone with a Qualcomm chipset, smartphone manufacturers finally started releasing handsets equipped with the latest and only last-generation Qualcomm chipset belonging to the entry-level Snapdragon 4xx series. We are talking about the Snapdragon 460, and this comparison includes the latest devices fueled by this mobile platform. Their names are Motorola Moto E7 Plus, Oppo A53, and Vivo Y20: if you need a Snapdragon 460-powered phone, there is no better option. So, let’s highlight their main differences.
Motorola Moto E7 Plus vs OPPO A53 vs Vivo Y20
Motorola Moto E7 Plus
Vivo Y20
Oppo A53 2020
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
165.2 x 75.7 x 9.2 mm, 200 grams
164.4 x 76.3 x 8.4 mm, 192.3 grams
163.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm, 186 grams
DISPLAY
6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD
6.51 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD
6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, octa-core 1.8 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, octa-core 1.8 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY
4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot
4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE
Android 10
Android 10, Funtouch OS
Android 10, Color OS
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA
Triple 48 + 2 MP f/1.7
8 MP f/2.2 front camera
Triple 13 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
8 MP front camera
Quad 12 + 2 + 2 MP
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, charging 10W
5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Design
The most attractive design belongs to the OPPO A53. First of all, it features a punch-hole display instead of a waterdrop notch, unlike Vivo Y20 and Motorola Moto E7 Plus. Further, it has slightly more compact dimensions, even though its display has the same size as its rivals. The OPPO A53 is even thinner than Motorola Moto E7 Plus and Vivo Y20. If we exclude the OPPO A53, Vivo Y20 has a more convincing look than Motorola Moto E7 Plus, at least according to my tastes.
Display
Unfortunately, these handsets do not feature amazing displays. Given that they are entry-level phones, in order to cut costs, the manufacturers opted for a below-average HD+ panel with the IPS technology. So, you do not get a very high level of detail. Such displays are sufficient for most of the basic users, but you can get better panels while keeping your budget low. The OPPO A53 wins the comparison because unlike Vivo Y20 and Motorola Moto E7 Plus it sports a 90 Hz refresh rate: a feature that you can only find in mid-rangers and flagships. Also, note that the OPPO A53 features stereo speakers for a better audio experience.
Specs & Software
In each case, you get an octa-core Snapdragon 460 chipset running at a 1.8 GHz frequency. That is why we made this comparison, as we explained in the intro. Again, the OPPO A53 wins the comparison because it features up to 6 GB of RAM, while Motorola Moto E7 Plus and Vivo Y20 offer just 4 GB of RAM. Naturally, you will have to spend more if you need the configuration with 6 GB of RAM. But the RAM is not the only superior component: the OPPO A53 packs a faster UFS 2.1 internal storage instead of eMMC, and it has more storage (128 GB) in its high-end configuration. In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box, but Motorola Moto E7 Plus is the only one with a user interface close to stock Android.
Camera
The king of cameras in this trio is the Motorola Moto E7 Plus. It features a lower number of sensors, but its main camera is a lot better than the ones found on the OPPO A53 and the Vivo Y20. We are talking about a 48 MP sensor with a bright f/1.7 aperture which provides a better photo quality. Unfortunately, the Motorola Moto E7 Plus lacks a dedicated macro sensor, but you can click better photos. The best front camera belongs to the OPPO A53 with a 16 MP resolution.
Battery
Vivo Y20, Motorola Moto E7 Plus, and OPPO A53 all feature a big 5000 mAh battery and they provide a long battery life. The Vivo Y20 and Motorola Moto E7 Plus should last more because they have a standard refresh rate instead of a 90 Hz display. Given that they feature similar components, it is hard to guess which one lasts more in every scenario.
Price
Unfortunately, these three devices are not present in the global market. In Asia, they all sell for less than €150/$178. The OPPO A53 wins the comparison thanks to its 90 Hz display, stereo speakers, UFS 2.1 storage, and better front camera. But if the photo quality is your main concern, then you should go for the Motorola E7 Plus packing a pretty nice 48 MP sensor instead of those 13 MP entry-level sensors found on OPPO A53 and Vivo Y20.
Huami recently announced a new smartwatch called the Amazfit Neo but we already know more new products are on the way including successors to last year’s Amazfit GTR and Amazfit GTS and a smart scale. Now, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has certified the Amazfit GTR 2.
The listing for the new watch was published on September 11 and it reveals the Amazfit GTR 2 has the model number “A1952”. It also revealed it will connect via Bluetooth 5.0.
Leaks have revealed that the Amazfit GTR 2 is codenamed “Lisbon”. The watch should have a round AMOLED display like its predecessor and be available in two sizes. With respect to features, we expect it should have more sports modes, an improved heart rate sensor, and hopefully, a SpO2 monitor. There is also a possibility that the international version of the watch will have Amazon’s Alexa assistant.
Since the Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit Smart Scale have both been certified by the Bluetooth SIG, we expect the Amazfit GTS 2 will follow suit soon and the launch of all three devices should be on the horizon.
Google Duo is a video calling app made by Google that is available for Android phones, iPhones, tablets, computers, and smart displays. Now, Google has added another device category – smart TVs running Android TV.
Yes, Google Duo is now available for Android TV four years after the app was published. Google did tease the arrival of the app on Thursday and said that it will be available in beta for Android TV. However, the Play Store listing on Android TV didn’t say the app is still in beta.
If your TV has a built-in camera, then you can make video calls but if your TV doesn’t have a camera, you can only make voice calls. Another option is to get a webcam as the Android TV platform (starting with Android 9) now has native support for webcams.
There is something important to note about the new feature. After installation, the app doesn’t show up in your app drawer or have a banner on the homescreen. The only way I was able to launch it is by going to Settings > Apps > Duo. Hopefully, an update will fix this.
When you make a voice call, the microphone on the remote picks up your voice while the voice of whom you are calling can be heard from the TV’s own speaker or any speakers connected to the TV.
Android TV gaining support for Google Duo makes sense especially now that video calling is now more popular among people.
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