Huawei patents technology that can charge devices wirelessly from a distance

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Sep 15, 2020

Sony is said to be working on a new smartphone called the Xperia 5 II. While numerous reports have surfaced in the last couple of months, the device has recently spotted on various certification websites like 3C and TENAA, which was revealed the live images of the smartphone and a few of its key specifications, as per a MySmartPrice report.

Looking at the images found on TENAA, the Sony Xperia 5 II will feature a single selfie shooter on the front and a triple camera setup on the rear. The rear camera module is aligned vertically on the top left corner of the device. On the right, a power button can be observed along with another physical button which is housed a bit below. At the moment, it is unknown what functionality this button might serve and it might just be dedicated to the camera.

Moving on to the specification, the TENAA listing also revealed that the Sony Xperia 5 II will sport a 6.1 inch display. The device measures in at 157.65 × 68.4 × 8mm and will be powered by a 3,860mAh battery, which will likely support some form of fast charging. The smartphone is a 5G enabled handset, so it will ship with a 5G chip and will probably run Android 10 OS out of the box.

The 3C certification reveals that fast charging will be supported, however, the exact wattage is currently unknown. However, since the device has been spotted on both websites, we can expect an announcement to follow soon after. So stay tuned for more updates that are likely to arrive within the next few weeks.

realme Buds Air Pro patent reveals the design of its charging case

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 15, 2020

Lately, smartphone makers have been trying to build their own ecosystem by launching AIoT or connected products. New brands like realme have been expanding into this territory for the past few quarters. Apart from smartphones, realme now sells a wide variety of products like TWS, smart TVs, fitness trackers, and more. So far, the brand has launched two pairs of TWS’. At IFA 2020, realme teased Buds Air Pro as its first pair of truly wireless earphones with noise cancellation. Now, the design of this hearable’s charging case leaks, thanks to its patent.

Companies mostly file design patents of their new products either just before their launch (e.g., realme X50 Pro) or before they go into the development phase. Since realme had already teased the realme Bus Air Pro to launch in Q4 in Europe, it could be mostly in production phase now and the patent filing confirms the same.

The design patent of realme Buds Air Pro was filed by the brand with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration). It was unearthed by 91Mobiles.The patent images only showcases the charging case of realme’s upcoming TWS.

Unlike the brand’s previous truly wireless earphones, the charging case of this one will come with a unique design resembling a hockey puck. In other words, it will look like a flat ball.

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Apart from the realme branding, it will feature an LED indicator, a pairing button, and a USB Type-C port. The patent shows the realme Buds Air Pro in white color but it should be available in other bright colors as well.

That said, realme may probably launch this product first in China as soon as in October, the first month of Q4 2020.

Apple iPhone makers to win approval for $6.6 Billion India Plan: Report

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Sep 15, 2020

Apple iPhone makers are said to be one among the companies that are expected to win approval to participate in a 6.6 billion US Dollars program that aims on bringing manufacturing to India.

For those unaware, the Indian government recently announced that it is expecting to approve a plan that aims at bringing 150 billion US Dollars worth of smartphone production into the country over the course of the next five years. According to a Bloomberg report, sources close to the matter said that known iPhone assemblers like Foxconn, Wistron, and Pegatron have already been cleared by the government committee for the program.

These three companies essentially produce almost every iPhone old in the world, with a majority of their assembly lines being located in China. Now, with the added incentive of the PLI (Production Linked Incentive) program, the government is trying to offer manufacturing incentives to some of the world’s largest smartphone brands to make their products in India and export to the world.

Apart from the iPhone assemblers, Samsung is the only other applicant for the five slots allotted to foreign companies. Notably, popular Chinese brands like Oppo and Vivo are clearly missing from the list, which might be indicative of the rising trend of countries reducing dependence on China. Hari Om Rai, chairman and founder of Lava (an Indian OEM) stated that “It’s a thoughtful move by the government aimed at wooing Apple to bring significant iPhone manufacturing to India because, when the iPhone maker shifts, an entire ecosystem follows.”

At the moment, Chinese brands have been the most dominant companies in the Indian smartphone market. An analyst said that “Chinese brands have driven out domestic phone companies, leaving them with a mere 2% market share.” So the move also aims to strengthen local brands while also bringing in incentives for other international players to help boost the economy as well.

Vivo Watch official promo video released to reveal design

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Sep 15, 2020

Last week, Vivo confirmed that it will be launching its first-ever smartwatch called the Vivo Watch in China on Sept. 22 at 19:30 PM (local time). Recent reports have already spilled a lot of information its specs. Today, the Chinese firm rollout an official promo of the Vivo Watch to showcase its design.

The official promo shows the two variants of the Vivo Watch sporting a round-shaped dial and a stainless-steel chassis. There are two buttons on the side of the device. The two buttons can be seen with different designs on both variants. The Vivo Watch seems to be equipped with leather and fluoro rubber strap options.

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Vivo Watch specifications and features (Rumored)

The Vivo Watch is expected to arrive in 42mm and 46mm dial options. The smartwatch is expected to offer around 18 days of battery life. The device is likely to carry support for 5W charging. It may not run on WearOS. Probably, it may boot to the FunTouchOS version for the smartwatch.

The Vivo Watch is expected to offer users with 5ATM water resistance. The device is expected to pack with other features like NFC for making payments, Bluetooth 5.1, optical heart rate sensor, blood oxygen content tracker, and support for independent music playback. The smartwatch could be priced around 1,000 Yuan (~$147). It is expected to arrive in four strap color options.

LG teases a new smartphone with an extendable display

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Sep 15, 2020

LG is showing no signs of stopping its innovative drive. Despite just announcing the new LG Wing, with a unique dual display design, the company has now teased another new smartphone, which features an extendable display.

The experimental smartphone in question features a single display with a pull out chin. This design would make the device quite versatile, with users being able to use it in its extended form and in the retracted one as well for single handed use. Unfortunately, there is no information available regarding the device and the company has yet to divulge any finer details either.

Notably, LG did hint in the trailer to “hold your breath,” which might be indicative of a launch date that is not far off. But, it won’t be surprising if the extendable smartphone launches sometime in 2021. Furthermore, the device might even arrive with LG’s rollable display technology that it had previously showcased on a TV model. The display was a flexible OLED panel that was hidden in the base when not on use.

The teaser was revealed during the Explorer Project live stream where LG unveiled the LG Wing, and now it seems that this device will be the next smartphone under this project. So stay tuned for more updates, which are likely to arrive soon.

Apple iPhone 12 won’t feature 120Hz display support, claims Ming-Chi Kuo

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Sep 15, 2020

As the launch for the Apple iPhone 12 nears, more and more details about the upcoming next-generation smartphone series keep surfacing online. In the latest development, well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has shed light on the display of the phone.

He has claimed that the iPhone 12 won’t come with support for 120Hz refresh rate display and the reason cited for the same is battery life considerations, reports MacRumors. Kuo adds that support for 120Hz could be there in 2021 iPhone models.

Further, he has said that 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch models of iPhone 12 will have the same display notch like the iPhone 11 models. However, the 5.4-inch model will have a slightly narrow notch to show more information on the screen at the top edges.

All the smartphones in the iPhone 12 series will come with support for 5G connectivity, notes Kuo. This is in line with the previous related to the product. He adds that there will be two versions of each model. Initially, the sub-6GHz models will be available and later, models with support for sub-6Ghz-plus mmWave will go on sale.

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Apple is hosting a launch event on 15th September, i.e. today but the company is not expected to unveil the new iPhone models. Instead, the event will introduce the new Apple Watch Series 6, new iPad, Apple TV, smaller HomePod, AirTags, and over-ear headphones.

The company 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.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro FCC and BIS certified; Key details appear

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Sep 15, 2020

Xiaomi is soon going to announce the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones in various markets including India. It is speculated that the Mi 10T series may go official on Sept. 28. Ahead of the launch, the Mi 10T Pro has received approval from the Bureau of India Standards (BIS) in India and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S.

Previous reports have revealed that the Mi 10T is codenamed as Apollo and the Mi 10T Pro is codenamed as Apollo Pro. The FCC documents of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro mentions two model numbers such as M2007J3SG and M2007J3SY. The phone carries support for connectivity features such as Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and NFC. The device is loaded with MIUI 12 based Android OS.

The FCC certification also reveals that the Mi 10T Pro will be available in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Shown below is the screenshot of the Mi 10T Pro’s BIS certification.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro specifications

Past reports have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro has a 144Hz 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel with a punch-hole design. The MEME technology-enabled display supports full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by Snapdragon 865. It has a 108-megapixel + 20-megapixel (ultrawide) + 8-megapixel triple rear cameras. It has a 5,000mAh battery with rapid charging tech. The 128 GB and 256 GB editions of the Mi 10T Pro could be priced at 639 euros and 679 euros, respectively.

The Xiaomi Mi 10T could be coming with a new Snapdragon 7-series 5G chipset, 64-megapixel triple rear cameras, 6 GB of RAM, and up to 128 GB of storage. Its other specs could be identical to the Pro model.

Samsung announces new 108MP, 64MP, 48MP, and 32MP ISOCELL image sensors

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Sep 15, 2020

Samsung Electronics has announced four new ISOCELL image sensors for its 0.7 micrometers (μm)-pixel product lineup — 108-megapixel ISOCELL HM2, 64-megapixel ISOCELL GW3, 48-megapixel ISOCELL GM5, and 32-megapixel ISOCELL JD1.

With the new 0.7μm ISOCELL technology, the South Korean giant aims to expand the ultra-high-resolution offerings to mainstream smartphones. The small pixel size will allow cameras to be more powerful with thin smartphone designs.

The company says that the newest image sensors are up to 15-percent smaller than the 0.8μm sensors of the same resolution and reduce the height of the camera module by up to 10 percent. Smaller form factors give more flexibility to manufacturers for added features and more streamlined designs.

Samsung has used its advanced ISOCELL Plus and Smart-ISO technologies, which the company says it especially optimized for 0.7μm. The company adds that ISOCELL Plus retains the received light while Smart-ISO makes full use of the incoming light by intelligently adjusting the ISO.

Samsung ISOCELL HM2

This is the third 108MP image sensor from Samsung after HMX and HM1. It features Super PD, a faster and more effective phase detecting autofocus solution, and comes with a nine-pixel binning technology as well as 3x lossless zoom.

ISOCELL GW3

This 64MP image sensor is optimized for mainstream devices and comes with Tetracell and Smart-ISO technologies. It also features gyro-based electronic image stabilization (EIS) for sharper still photos and steadier videos and supports video recording at up to 4K resolution at 60 frames-per-second (fps).

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Samsung ISOCELL GM5

It is a 48MP image sensor designed for use in telescoping or ultra-wide-angle cameras. It offers a staggered-HDR feature for brighter and clearer images with less noise. It is said to be a faster and more power-efficient HDR technology that expedites image processing.

ISOCELL JD1

The 32MP image sensor is aimed for smartphones with bezel-less displays that incorporate a hole-in-active-area or motorized pop-up mechanism for the front-facing camera Like the GM5, the JD1 is also the one the first ISOCELL image sensors to offer staggered-HDR.

The South Korean giant has said that the HM2, GW3, and JD1 sensors are currently being mass-produced while the company has started providing samples of GM5 to customers.

US sanctions against Huawei to affect South Korean chip exports to China

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Sep 15, 2020

The chip exports from South Korea to China are expected to take a hit after recent US sanctions were adopted against Huawei. This is likely due to South Korea’s heavy reliance on the neighboring country.

According to a YonhapNewsAgency report, the recent regulations that sought to ban Huawei from sourcing semiconductors that were made using US technology, software, or design, might affect the overall South Korean chip export to China. For those unaware, the new sanctions now require suppliers to acquire a special license to supply Huawei, which is granted by the US government.

This move affects Samsung Electronics, the world’s largest memory chipmaker, and SK Hynix, by having them stop sending semiconductor shipments to the Chinese company. Huawei is one of the top five customers for Samsung, while SK Hynix reportedly depends on the Chinese tech giant for over 10 percent of its total sales. Thus, the issue has a far more outreaching effect than just pressuring Huawei.

Industry sources close to the matter stated that South Korean exports will likely take a hit after recent US sanctions, due to their dependence on China. Reports have indicated that China accounted for 41 percent of all South Korean chip export in the first seven months of this year and was valued at 22.49 billion US Dollars. Similarly, Hong Kong came second in this regard, being evaluated at 11.38 billion US Dollars.

Smart TV makers like Xiaomi and LG seeks extension for zero import duty policy with the Indian govt

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Sep 15, 2020

The Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) has reached out to the Indian government and is seeking an extension of the zero import duty on open cell television panels beyond September 2020.

ICEA has written a letter to Revenue Secretary Ajay Bushan seeking an extension on zero duty on the open cell imports for three more years. They said that the policy has given a huge fillip to domestic manufacturing of LED televisions and has also led to a reduction in imports from ASEAN countries.

The body, which is representing companies like LG, Xiaomi, and Micromax among others, warned of the growth of the grey market if the new proposal of imposing 5 percent duty goes into effect.

Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and IT proposed to impose a duty of 5 percent on open cell panels and bring the pure cell to zero percent in a bid to encourage the process of polariser film and COF bonding for open-cell.

However, ICEA is opposing the move and claims that it is concerned about its implementation as the anomaly in the differentiation of open-cell with bonding and open-cell without bonding — pure cell — still remains a challenge.

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It adds that if the duration of zero import duty on an open cell doesn’t get extended, then there will be a rise in imports of LED TVs, giving a major blow to the government’s ambitious Make In India initiative.

As per the data published by Counterpoint Research, Xiaomi has grabbed around 27 percent of the Smart TV market in India in Q1 2020. LG and Samsung have taken the second and third positions with 14 percent and 10 percent market share respectively.

The Indian Smart TV market is poised to grow further as the Internet is penetrating at a faster pace and OTT consumption is growing in the market.

Redmi 9i with 4GB RAM, 128GB storage debuts for Rs 8,299 (~$113)

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Sep 15, 2020

At the beginning of this month, Xiaomi announced the Redmi 9A entry-level smartphone with a starting price of Rs 6,799 (~$93) in India. Today, the Chinese firm has unveiled the Redmi 9i phone in the country. The Redmi 9i offers the same specs as the Redmi 9A. However, the new phone comes with more RAM and larger internal storage.

Redmi 9i specifications and features

The Redmi 9i flaunts a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel with a waterdrop notch. It delivers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The smartphone is powered by the modest Helio G25 entry-level gaming-focused chipset.

The Redmi 9i ships with 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It comes in two storage choices such as 64 GB and 128 GB. In comparison, the Redmi 9A comes in choices such as 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 Gb storage. Like the Redmi 9A, the newly unveiled 9i comes with MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS preinstalled and it offers users with a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card slot.

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The Redmi 9i has a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel and it has a rear snapper of 13-megapixel. The phone houses a massive 5,000mAh battery. The device comes with other features such as 10W charging support, dual SIM slot, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a P2i splash-resistant nano-coating.

Redmi 9i price in India

The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the Redmi 9i are priced at Rs 8,299 (~$113) and Rs 9,299 (~$126) in India. The handset comes in color variants like Nature Green, Sea Blue, and Midnight Black. The first sale of the Redmi 9i will take place on Sept. 18 at 12 PM (local time) through platforms like Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Store.

US Customs now claims that OnePlus Buds violate Apple AirPods trademark

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Sep 15, 2020

We recently reported that the US Borders and Custom Protection seized around 2,000 units of the OnePlus Buds, citing them as counterfeit Apple AirPods. At the time, it seemed like the CBP messed up.

However, instead of acknowledging the mistake, the US Borders and Custom Protection has decided not to back down. A US Customs and Border Protection spokesperson gave a statement to the Verge ruling out this being a mistake.

The statement said: “Upon examining the shipment in question, a CBP import specialist determined that the subject earbuds appeared to violate Apple’s configuration trademark. Apple has configuration trademarks on their brand of earbuds and has recorded those trademarks with CBP. Based on that determination, CBP officers at JFK Airport have seized the shipment under 19 USC 1526 (e).”

It’s noteworthy that Apple hasn’t taken any legal action against OenPlus for the OnePlus Buds TWS earphones and they are still available for purchase in the United States at several locations without any issue.

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It remains to be seen if CBP will seize future shipments from the company. The US Borders and Custom Protection department hasn’t revealed why the OnePlus Buds are getting scrutinized months after getting launched and going on sale in the U.S.

OnePlus doesn’t seem to have violated the trademark of Apple AirPods and it seems like the company is being targeted just because of being a Chinese brand given that the market is full of earphones that look similar to Apple AirPods and nothing is happing to them.

The initial press release announcing the seizure of OnePlus Buds didn’t mention the trademark infringement but the new statement from the department now says that the reason for seizure is a trademark violation. This clearly shows that CBP is trying to justify its actions instead of acknowledging that it messed up.

Huawei products are now getting out-of-stock; company doesn’t have Plan B for Kirin chipsets

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Sep 15, 2020

Huawei, which became the world’s leading smartphone vendor in the second quarter of this year, surpassing Samsung, is now fighting to keep its smartphone business afloat after several sanctions by the United States.

The Trump administrator put Huawei on Entity List last year, effectively banning the company. At the time, there was no major impact on the company but now it is feeling the pressure, with more and more sanctions being imposed.

It is being reported that many consumer electronics products from Huawei are now out-of-stock at several locations and there’s no inventory for the popular models. Because of this, the pricing of used Huawei smartphones is rising.

The Huawei P-series, Mate-series, and Nova-series smartphones have insufficient inventory while models of all these series in popular colors have already gone out-of-stock. With limited inventory, users who want the product can place an order, pay the due amount, and then receive the product a day later when it arrives.

Recently, the U.S. government imposed new sanctions on Huawei, banning the company from doing business with any chipset maker that uses U.S. technology. This has closed doors for the company to manufacture its high-end Kirin chipsets and to procure chipsets from other companies like Qualcomm, MediaTek, Samsung, and others.

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The new sanctions are going in-effect from today and it is being reported that the company currently has no Plan B. It is said that Huawei may start focusing on cars, mobile accessories, and LED screen drivers for the time being, instead of high-end smartphones. It could also increase the focus on other devices like tablets and laptops.

The company has stocked up some essential components but those are expected to last for a few months only. So, it seems that the company has very limited time to figure out a way forward for the smartphone business.

Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei’s Consumer Business, has confirmed that the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone — Huawei Mate 40 series will launch as per the schedule and the company isn’t backing down.

OPPO Reno4 SE launch date is September 21; Reservations listings reveal variants and color options

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Sep 15, 2020

Last week, OPPO silently unveiled a new phone called OPPO A32 in China. It arrived as a rebranded version of the OPPO A53 that debuted earlier in other markets such as Indonesia and India. The company is now gearing up to announce the OPPO Reno4 SE smartphone in the home market. Today, the company confirmed that it will be made official on Sept. 21. Also, retailer sites in China have started with the reservations of the device.

OPPO Reno4 renders and variants

The retailer listings of OPPO Reno4 SE have revealed that it will be coming to China in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The Reno4 SE will be available in three colors in China such as Super Flash Black, Super Flash White, and Super Flash Blue.

The renders of the Reno4 SE can be seen flaunting a punch-hole display. It has an AMOLED panel with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The back panel of the phone has a square-shaped camera module that has a triple camera system and an LED flash.

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A China Telecom product library listing of the Reno4 SE was spotted last week. The two variants were mentioned with placeholder price tags 2,699 Yuan (~$397) and 2,999 Yuan (~$442), respectively. The handset will be endorsed by a well-known Chinese singer and actor Wang Junkai.

OPPO Reno4 SE specifications

Recent reports have revealed that the Reno4 SE has a 6.43-inch full HD+ display, a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel, and a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel tiple camera system on the back. The Dimensity 720 chipset is said to power the Reno4 SE. It has a 4,300mAh dual-cell battery. The device is expected to arrive with 65W fast charging support.

Redmi Note 9 Pro & Redmi Note 9 Pro Max get new Champagne Gold color variant in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 15, 2020

Smartphone brands have a strategy of launching new color variants of their handsets months after their initial release. Almost all new colors of existing devices are either limited or totally different from the available colors making them special. This way companies lure in new customers as most people like to own unique products. Hence, Xiaomi has launched Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in a new Champagne Gold paint job for India after six months from their debut in the country.

The Redmi Note 9 series made their global debut in India in the month of March. Xiaomi initially introduced two models – Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max respectively. The latter is exclusive to India, whereas the former launches as Redmi Note 9S in several other markets.

Both these phones were unveiled initially in Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black color options. Now, months later, they get the new Chamagange Gold variant together. As expected the new version of these smartphones do not bring any change is specifications apart from new colorway

Gold-colored handsets were popular when OEMs used metal unibody design. With the introduction of Glass sandwich design and glossy polycarbonate finish, companies shifted towards offering a wide range of gradient colors.

Hence, witnessing a Gold-colored phone with glass back is refreshing. That said, the Redmi Note 9 Pro will be available in this new paint job for the first time on September 15 sale. On the other hand, Xiaomi is yet to announce the availability of Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in Champagne Gold.

Samsung Galaxy F camera-focused smartphone series coming soon, Could be Galaxy F41

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Sep 15, 2020

Samsung is working on a new phone with model number SM-F415F. Since the model has the letter F, it was being speculated that it could be the rumored budget-friendly foldable smartphone. However, recent information has revealed that it is just a mid-range phone. According to a new report by 91mobiles, Samsung is gearing up to launch camera-focused Galaxy F series smartphones in India. It is now speculated that the SM-F415F phone could be debuting as Galaxy F41.

The SM-F415F’s support page is already live on Samsung India’s website and the handset has also received Wi-Fi certification. According to a last week’s report by Sammobile, the Wi-Fi Alliance listing of the SM-F415F phone had the firmware version of SM-M315F (Galaxy M31) mentioned in it. The publication even went to say that the SM-F415F and Galaxy M31 are one and the same thing with matching specs. According to a known tipster, the Samsung SM-F415F will be debuting as Galaxy F41.

Correction, F41 not F31. Sorry guys https://t.co/oULU8TpH6m

— Chun (@chunvn8888) September 14, 2020

Another tipster has revealed that Samsung has started with the firmware development of the Samsung Galaxy F41.

Firmware development of Samsung Galaxy F41 (SM-F415F) started.https://t.co/IvZTb8QQLN pic.twitter.com/ur4k14kf8s

— the_tech_guy (@_the_tech_guy) September 15, 2020

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Coming back to 91mobiles’ report, the new Galaxy F series smartphones will be priced between Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000 in India. The first phone in the series is expected to debut by the end of this month or by the first week of October. Initially, the South Korean company is expected to sell the new Galaxy F phone through online channels. Later, it could be available through offline stores.

It remains to be seen whether Galaxy F41 arrives with identical specs as Galaxy M31. If it does, the camera-centric F41 may come with enhanced cameras to offer a better photography experience.

Samsung Galaxy M31 specifications

The Galaxy M31 comes with specs like a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED Infinity-U notch that supports Full HD+ resolution, One UI 2.0 based Android 10 OS, Exynos 9611 chipset, a 6,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel quad-camera system.

Narzo 20 series leak reveals three different processors for Narzo 20A, 20, and 20 Pro

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