Sony is all set to launch its next-generation gaming console — Sony PlayStation 5 (aka PS5) during the holiday season this year. Ahead of that, the company has already revealed some key details about the console.
Now, the connectivity features of the upcoming Sony PS5 have been leaked online. The report coming from Brazil-based Tecnoblog reveals that the console will come with support for the latest Wi-Fi 6 as well as Bluetooth 5.1.
The support for Wi-Fi 6 is definitely an upgrade given that the PS4 supports Wi-Fi 4 while the PS4 Pro supports Wi-Fi 5. The sixth-generation of Wi-Fi is capable of a maximum throughput of 9.6 Gbps across multiple channels, which is around 32 times faster than the Wi-Fi 4 support present in the PlayStation 4.
Although Bluetooth 5.2 is the latest version out there, Sony has opted for a slightly older version — Bluetooth 5.1. However, this is also a great improvement over Bluetooth 2.1 in PS4 and Bluetooth 4.0 in PS4 Pro.
It will be made available in two versions — one standard model and another a slimmer digital model which will be “discless”. The device packs SSD and the game discs will support a capacity of up to 100GB.
Sony has already confirmed that the PlayStation 5 packs AMD hardware with Zen 2 CPU and Navi GPU, along with super-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD and new data-transfer architecture. The new DualSense controller is confirmed to come with haptic feedback, built-in microphone, more ergonomic design and shape.
While the company has not yet confirmed the launch date, reports indicate that the Sony PS5 could go on sale from 20th November. The digital version is expected to be priced around $399 while the standard PS5 could cost about $499.
Apple has already confirmed that the launch of this year’s iPhone models has been “postponed by a few weeks.” While the company has not yet revealed the launch dates, the new iPhone 12 series is expected to go official by mid-October.
The company has been historically launching the new iPhone models in the month of September. This time, while the iPhone launch is postponed, the company has planned to launch a couple of other devices.
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2020)
Earlier, YouTuber Jon Prosser had said that Apple could launch the new iPad and the Watch Series 6 in September and it seems that his predictions could turn out to be true. Both the devices have passed through the Eurasian Economic Commission, hinting at an imminent launch of the new iPad and Apple Watch models.
The listing in the database shows a tablet computer with ‘Apple’ trademark and note that mentions that it runs iPadOS 14 which was announced a couple of months ago during the online WWDC 2020.
The model numbers for the upcoming iPad include A2072, A2270, A2316, A2324, A2325 A2428, and A2429. On the other hand, the Apple Watch also appeared in the database with model numbers A2291, A2292, A2351, A2352, A2355, A2356, A2375, and A2376. The note adds that the smartwatch will run watchOS 7, announced during WWDC this year.
EEC does not reveal the specifications so we don’t know what the devices pack internally and how they differ from the existing models. But we expect to know all these details in the coming days or weeks.
While Apple has not yet confirmed the launch date for both these devices, reports indicate that the launch could take place during the week of September 7. If this turns out to be true, then this will be the first that Apple will launch its new smartwatch before launching the new iPhone models.
On Sept. 1, Realme will be launching the Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro smartphones in China. Today the Chinese firm took to Twitter to confirm that it will be launching the Realme 7 series in India on Sept. 3. The company has officially confirmed the front design and some of the key features of the Realme 7 series.
The microsite of the Realme 7 series is now live on Realme India’s website. It reveals that the launch event of the Realme 7 series will take place at 12:30 PM (local time) in India. The Chinese firm is now receiving blind orders with a payment of Rs. 1,000 until Sept. 2.
The remaining amount can be paid between Sept. 3 and Sept. 15. The ordered unit will be dispatched after the balance amount is paid. Realme 7 customers who participate in the blind order will receive a coupon of Rs. 100 off for Realme AIoT products. On the other side, folks who blind order the Realme 7 Pro will get a random coupon ranging between Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000. This amount can be redeemed on the purchase of other phones from the brand. The coupon amount will be a credit to the users’ account on Sept. 16.
The Realme 7 series microsite says it will carry support for 65W SuperDart fast charging. By charging the device for only 3 minutes, users will get 13.2 hours of music playback, 2.5 hours of movie playback, and 3 rounds PUBG gaming. As far as the design of the Realm 7 series is concerned, it will be sporting a punch-hole display with a thick-sized chin. The left edge of the device has volume up and down buttons and there is a power key on its right edge. The company is expected to update the microsite with more details before the launch.
The flagship Mi 10 smartphone series from Xiaomi already consists of five smartphones — Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10 Lite, Mi 10 Lite Zoom, and the most recently launched Mi 10 Ultra. Now, it seems that the company has yet another device up its sleeves.
As per the report from XDA-Developers, Xiaomi is now gearing up to launch a new Mi 10T series flagship smartphone and some key details about the upcoming device as well as live images have been leaked online.
It has been revealed that the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones will have five models — M2007J3SC, M2007J3SI, M2007J3SP, M2007J3SG, and M2007J3SY. The Mi 10T is said to have been codenamed “apollo” while the Mi 10T Pro is codenamed “apollo pro.”
The live photos of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro have been leaked online, which shows that the device features a punch-hole display and a triple-camera setup on the back. The rectangular camera module is placed in the top-left corner.
While the screen size of the smartphone is not yet known, it has been confirmed that the phone will have an OLED display and come with a 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is expected to be powered by either Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC or the Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset.
As for the camera configuration, the standard model will come with a 64-megapixel primary sensor while the Pro model will have a 108-megapixel sensor as the primary camera in the triple-camera setup.
The device will come powered by a 5,000mAh battery and fast charging support. While the images seem to be of a pre-production model running the Android 10 operating system, we expect the commercial model to have MIUI 12 pre-installed.
We expect to know more information about the smartphones, including the full set of features and specifications, pricing details, launch, and availability in the coming days or weeks. It is said that the devices will be launched globally and not just in China.
Last week, Realme announced the Realme C12 and Realme C15 budget-friendly smartphones in India. With a starting price of Rs. 9,999 (~$134), the Realme C15 offers users with a gaming-focused processor, a big display, and a large-sized battery along with fast charging support. Today, the Chinese firm will be carrying out the first sales of the Realme C15 in India at 12 PM.
Realme C15 price in India
The Realme C15’s first sale in India will start at 12 PM (local time) through Flipkart and Realme India’s online store. The phone will be available in offline markets from Sept. 3.
The Realme C15 comes in two variants such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. They are priced at Rs. 9,999 (~$134) and Rs. 10,999 (~$148). The Realme C15 can be purchased in color options like Power Blue and Power Silver.
Buyers of the Realme C15 on Realme.com can take advantage of the cash benefits of Rs. 7,000 from Jio and Rs. 500 cashback Mobikwik. Flipkart is offering 5 percent unlimited cash back to customers who avail the handset through Flipkart Axis Bank credit card. Axis Bank Buzz credit card users can avail a 5 percent discount. The smartphone can also be purchased through convenient no-cost EMI plans through Flipkart.
The Realme C15 has a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch. The screen produces HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The Helio G35 chipset fuels the phone with LPDRR4x RAM. Apart from internal storage, the phone comes with a microSD card slot for more storage.
The C15 has a front camera of 8-mgeapixel and its rear has a 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-mgeapixel (B&W) + 2-megapixel (retro) quad camera setup. The 6,000mAh battery of the C15 supports 18W fast charging through microUSB. It has a rear-facing fingerprint reader.
The microsite confirms that the Galaxy M51 moniker which carries the “Meanest Monster Ever” tagline. An image showing the front side of the phone with Infinity-O punch-hole design can be seen on the microsite. The Galaxy M51 launch date is not known yet. The microsite only mentions that it will be debuting soon.
Samsung Galaxy M51 specifications and price (Rumored)
Past reports have revealed that Samsung Galaxy M51 has a 6.67-inch S-AMOLED display that delivers Full HD+ resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 386ppi pixel density, and 420nits brightness. It has a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel.
The rear side of the phone has a quad-camera system. The setup includes an f/1.8 aperture 64-megapixel main lens, an f/2.2 aperture 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, an f/2.4 aperture 5-megapixel, and an f/2.4 aperture 5-megapixel macro sensor.
The Snapdragon 730G may fuels the device. The SoC could be accompanied by 8 GB of RAM. The phone may offer users with 128 GB of internal storage. The handset will come preinstalled with One UI 2.5 based Android 10 OS. It has a side-facing fingerprint reader.
The Galaxy M51 measures 163 x 78 x 8.5mm and it weighs 213 grams. The handset will come in colors like Black and White. As far as pricing is concerned, the phone is likely to be priced between Rs. 25,000 (~$336) and Rs. 30,000 (~$404).
DJi has just announced its brand new mobile gimbal in the OSMO family, the DJI OM 4. Instead of the usual ‘OSMO Mobile’ branding, the company is simply calling it as the OM 4.
The DJI OSMO 3 was a foldable and feature-rich mobile gimbal at a pretty affordable price. In fact, we compared the OSMO 3 with two other popular mobile gimbals last year and we were pretty happy with OSMO’s performance. This year’s DJI OM 4 carries forward the best features from the OSMO 3 but makes it more user friendly by adding magnetic mounts.
DJI OM 4 magnetic clamp
This is one of the biggest highlights of the new OSMO 4 (OM 4). You get two options to attach your phone to the gimbal. You can either use a clamp that comes with a magnet at the back or your can use a small and compact magnetic ring holder that you can attach to the back of your phone. In both the cases, you can simply snap the phone on to the gimbal in a second.
The new gimbal retains the same foldable design as its predecessor but is slightly more compact and lighter (390 grams vs 405 grams). DJI also adds that the OM 4 gimbal can carry heavier smartphones up to 230 grams in weight. So you can even mount a heavy device like the ASUS Zenfone 7 Pro. The battery capacity remains the same as the OSMO 3 – 2450mAh with a rated 15 hour battery life. The new gimbal also retains the same 3-axis stabilization as its previous version.
The DJI OM 4 (OSMO 4) also brings improvements in the software. You get an improved Active Track 3.0 which DJI claims offer better tracking accuracy of subjects such as humans and pets and DynamicZoom which automatically zooms in or out of the subject as you move in or out, respectively. You also get a new Cloneme Pano mode which captures a series of images of a moving subject to clone him or her in different poses in a wide panoramic image.
Other features include a SpinShot mode to create a barrel roll effect, slo-mo mode, 240-degree panorama, and 3 x 3 panorama (9 photos stitched together to automatically create a super wide shot). You also get three special modes – time lapse, hyper lapse and motion lapse to create unique videos using the gimbal.
The DJI OM4 is priced at $149 in the US, which is $30 more than the OSMO 3 ($119). But note that at this price, accessories such as the grip tripod and the magnetic phone clamp and ring holder come right inside the box.
Huawei notebooks have gained a firm foothold in the domestic Chinese market and have also driven the progress of the entire industry. The much-touted Huawei desktop PC is also about to set off a storm in the PC industry. The packaging box of the Huawei desktop PC has been shared by some netizens with key specs of the desktop PC in view.
The label on the box shows that the specific model of the Huawei desktop is Huangue K680 G1 with the production date given as July 3. Some of the key specifications include a self-developed Kunpeng 920 8-core processor, 8GB DDR4-2666 memory, and 256GB solid-state Hard disk (SSD). The laptop is also listed to feature an AMD Radeon R7 430 discrete graphics card, a DVD drive and inside the packaging box is a keyboard and mouse. The desktop PC is listed to have a power rating of 180W and is pre-installed with the domestic Galaxy Kylin operating system.Huawei first announced the Kunpeng 920 processor early last year. It is manufactured using the 7nm process and features an ARM architecture with up to 64 cores, maximum frequency 2.6GHz, and supports PCIe 4.0, eight-channel DDR4 memory. The processor can be used in servers, data centres and consumer desktop market, as well as desktop products for corporate customers.
The AMD R7 430 used is a standard OEM entry-level model which is commonly used by PC brands such as HP and Dell. There are only 384 stream processors, and the performance is basically equivalent to that of the NVIDIA GT 640 and GTX 650.
According to reports, Huawei’s self-developed desktop computers have been piloted in many places to replace the traditional combination of AMD/Intel+Windows, and the feedback received is also very good. This year, combined with national strategic preparations, it is comprehensively covering government systems, education systems, and large and medium-sized enterprises in various regions. It will gradually be promoted to consumer-level use.
Huawei’s desktop computer is manufactured by Huanghe Technology Group located in Xuchang City, Henan Province. At the beginning of this year, the Huanghe Kunpeng server and desktop production line reportedly began rolling and the first batch of product delivery ceremony was held in Xuchang.
Nubia has released its Red Magic 5S gaming smartphone outside China. The device was launched in the manufacturer’s home country about a month ago as an upgraded version of the Red Magic 5G that was announced in the first half of the year.
The Red Magic 5S has brought its affordable price tag from China. In the US, it will sell for $579 for the base model with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. That is roughly $35 more than the price in China. You can also grab the 12GB RAM + 256GB version that is priced at $649. Unfortunately, Nubia has not brought the 16GB RAM version to international markets.
The device has a 6.65-inch HD+ AMOLED display that has a 144Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. There are no notches or holes in this screen. Under the hood is the Snapdragon 865 and not the more powerful Snapdragon 865 Plus. However, you get GPU Boost, a proprietary technology that allows for smoother gameplay without lags.
On the back of the Red Magic 5G are three rear cameras – a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies and video calls, you get an 8MP selfie camera. The rear camera has OIS and there is a Super Night Scene Mode for taking better low-light pictures.
The phone has a 4500mAh battery with support for 55W fast charging (ships with an 18W charger). It uses a triple cooling technology that consists of a built-in cooling fan, ICE 4.0 liquid cooling system, and the Ice Dock (needed for GPU Boost to work) which has to be purchased separately. The Red Magic 5S also has two shoulder triggers with a 320Hz touch sampling rate and 2ms touch delay. There are stereo speakers with a dual Smart PA, DTS:X Ultra, and 4D Shock to make gaming more enjoyable. It also runs Android 10 out of the box.
The phone will also be sold in Europe and the UK for €579/£539 for the base model and €649/£599 for the 12GB + 256GB version. The Ice Dock can be purchased for $44.90/€44.90/£40.90, there is a protective case that is $14.90/€14.90/£13.90, and a controller called the Pro Handle with a special case included that is $39.90/€39.90/£35.90. Unfortunately, the 55W charger is not yet available. You can pre-order the device now before it goes on sale on September 2.
The Android Enterprise Recommended program was created two years ago to help businesses choose which phones are best for them. Google has been adding new phones to the list which is no surprise seeing as there are new phones released practically every day. The latest to join the list is the Redmi Note 9 Pro and while it is not the first Xiaomi device to be added to the list, its addition is a big deal.
Other Xiaomi phones that have joined the Android Enterprise Program are the Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite, and the Mi A3. However, all these phones are Android One phones, unlike the Redmi Note 9 Pro which runs MIUI. So you see why this is a big deal.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro was announced in May. It has a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a punch hole in the middle of the screen. There is a Snapdragon 720G processor under the hood with 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage. The phone has dual SIM support and also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
There are four cameras on the back of the Redmi Note 9 Pro – a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The selfie camera is a 16MP sensor. Other features of the phone are a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 5020mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging, and NFC.
We expect more Xiaomi phones running MIUI will be added as time goes on. The minimum requirements for devices to be added include support for zero-touch enrollment, availability of unlocked models, and delivery of Android security updates within 90 days of release by Google for a minimum period of three years.
Xiaomi has been updating its devices to MIUI 12 for months. But the rollout is yet to end. In fact, it has just begun in certain regions. Currently, the update is being rolled out to older flagships and select budget smartphones in China. If these devices have only a single or two international variants, those models are getting higher priority than global variants of newer smartphones. Hence, the global variants of Mi Mix 3 and Mi Mix 2S have started to receive the update.
The Chinese variants of both Mi Mix 3 and Mix 2S were only updated to MIUI 12 earlier this month. Since these devices have only two international variants – Global and Russia, those have already begun to get the update.
It is worth noting that the Russian variant of Mi Mix 3 is yet to start receiving the update. But it should happen anytime soon in the coming days. With that being said, here are the build numbers of MIUI 12 update for these handsets.
Mi Mix 3
China – V12.0.1.0.QEECNXM
Global – V12.0.1.0.QEEMIXM
Mi Mix 2S
China – V12.0.1.0.QDGCNXM
Global – V12.0.1.0.QDGMIXM
Russia – V12.0.1.0.QDGRUXM
Although the above-mentioned two devices are flagship smartphones, Mi Mix 2S is not getting all the new features of MIUI 12 due to its LCD screen. That means users of this phone miss out on Super Wallpapers and AOD+ but the Mi Mix 3, on the other hand, gets all the new stuff.
Having said that, the new software update for these two Xiaomi devices is being seeded out in phases. Therefore, it will take time to reach every unit.
Huawei has been updating its devices to EMUI 10.1 ever since it debuted with HUAWEI P40 series earlier this year. The update rollout began in China, followed by other regions. Unfortunately, India is one of the last countries to get the update since the Chinese telecom giant was never a big smartphone player in this region. Hence, the Mate 20 Pro from 2018 has only started receiving the update now, a month later than other countries.
Recently, two Honor handsets namely HONOR 20 and HONOR View20 were updated to Magic UI 3.1 (EMUI 10.1 for Honor smartphones) in India. Then, a few days earlier, HUAWEI P30 Pro also began to get the same update in the country.
Now, HUAWEI Mate20 Pro is getting similar treatment in the region. The update for this phone comes with build number 10.1.0.291(C675E9R1P5) and weighs a whopping 4.80GB in size. Being the 2018 flagship of the company, it gets almost all the new features introduced in this version of the firm’s mobile software.
Some of the notable features include new AOD styles, new fingerprint animations, Multi-Window, new themes, Smart Charge, and more. The update also brings July 2020 security patch to the device.
That said, EMUI 10.1 for Mate 20 Pro in India is being rolled out in batches and therefore, may take time to reach every unit out there.
Samsung launched Galaxy A11 in March of this year as the cheapest Galaxy A series smartphone with a punch-hole display. Now, within five months of its release, a report says that the company is working on its successor called Galaxy A12, skipping Galaxy A11s.
Samsung Galaxy A11
This piece of information regarding the upcoming Galaxy A12 comes from SamMobile. According to the publication, the handset is in development with model number SM-A125F.
The only major difference between it and its predecessor will be a variant with higher internal storage. In case you do not know, the Galaxy A11 comes in two variants, one with 2GB RAM and another with 3GB RAM. However, both of them only feature 32GB internal storage with support for microSD card.
On the other hand, the forthcoming Galaxy A12 will also come in a 64GB storage configuration, in addition to a 32GB base version. But the amount of RAM present in both the variants is not known, however, it is confirmed to retain the capacitive fingerprint sensor. Also, it is said to come in four colors namely Black, White, Red, and Blue.
Although other specs of this Samsung budget smartphone is a mystery at the moment, one shouldn’t be surprised if it features the same 13MP (wide) + 5MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup and 4,000mAh or a slightly larger battery.
Blackview keeps entertaining its fans and the buyers by introducing some great discount festivals throughout the year. In the ongoing Blackview and AliExpress 828 sale, the company is offering massive discounts of up to 58% on its popular smartphones and other accessories. However, the sale is already on the verge to end, but still, our readers can benefit a lot if they are looking to buy a tablet, smartphone, and rugged smartphone.
The sale is slated to end on August 28th, but still, users can enjoy interesting discounts. We have compiled a list of some best deals including Blackview BV9900 Pro and BV6300 Pro which are retailing for the all-time-low price of $399.99.
Blackview BV9900 Pro
It is the fastest thermal rugged smartphone which is quite popular since its launch. The smartphones fully retail for the price of more than $449, but now the users can grab it for $399.99. It’s a limited time discount and will last only for a few days.
The smartphone primarily runs on MediaTek Helio P90 octa-core SoC which couples an 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. There’s a 5.85-inch FHD+ display enacted under Corning Gorilla Glass 5. There are a 48-megapixel quad-rear camera and a single 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front. It encompasses all the maintenance tools ranging from electrical systems to mechanical systems.
It is a photography-centric rugged smartphone available at a decent price of $179.99. The best camera-focused smartphone features a quad-rear camera with a Samsung 16-megapixel primary sensor, a 120-degree ultrawide sensor, a macro unit, and a depth sensor for pro photographs.
Blackview BV6300 Pro is even regarded as the slimmer and the lighter rugged smartphone among the other smartphones in the market. It measures 159.9 x 78.2 x 11.6 mm and weighs 230 grams. You can know more about the device here.
It is the latest entrant to the Blackview’s brochure featuring splendid “Space Capsule” rugged design. It is different in several aspects from other Blackview smartphones. Blackview BV4900 carries 27 upgrades on its inner design to make it more rugged and improves the resistance against drops, shocks, and water.
It is designed like a real space capsule. The smartphone houses a 5.7-inch HD+ display, 3GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage. There’s a triple camera module on the rear and is powered with MediaTek MTK671 SoC. There’s around 5580 mAh battery and runs stock Android 10 out of the box. You can know more about the device over here.
Blackview A80 is a best-budged quad-camera smartphone. It is the cheapest Blackview smartphone housing a 6.21-inch display and MediaTek MT6737 SoC. Blackview A80 is available with 2GB RAM and 16 GB storage. A 13-megapixel sensor on the rear and a 5-megapixel camera reside on the front for selfies.
A tablet becomes a useful laptop if it supports external keyboard and that too with a 4G VoLTE support. Blackview Tab 8 offers both the functionalities at a super affordable price of $127.99. It houses a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, an octa-core processor with 4GB RAM, and 64 GB storage.
It’s super slim body packs a 6580 mAh battery which can provide a standby time of more than a couple of days. Blackview Tab 8 runs Android 10 and packs a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel shooter on the front for selfies and face unlock.
Along with rugged smartphones and quality tablets, Blackview also offers stunning smartwatches. The company recently unveiled Blackview X1 and X2 smartwatches to address the ever-increasing demand. Both the smartwatches packs outstanding features like support for 9 sports mode, 5ATM waterproof, long-lasting battery with 45 days standby. Moreover, it notifies you of important messages, texts, and calls.
AliExpress 828 sale will end on August 28, so hurry up if want to grab the Blackview device at a massive discount. You can get more information about the ongoing Blackview and AliExpress 828 sale by heading over here. You can also join Blackview new Giveaway to get products for free.
Ulefone always keeps surprising its fans with some new innovative technologies and smartphones. Surprisingly, the company is once again here to stun the interested folks with the world’s first 5G rugged smartphone – Armor 8 5G. Ulefone today unleashed the teaser video of Ulefone Armor 8 5G – showcasing the blazing fast internet speeds.
The new smartphone will combine the rugged design with the exceptionally fast nextgen communication protocol. We can see the phone’s top download speed of up to 443 Mbps and the upload speed of 114 Mbps as shown in the video above. It is believed that the 5G network will bring a great change in our day-to-day lives, and the Ulefone has already started preparing.
The 5G variant design looks familiar with the Ulefone Armor 8 which is already on sale via AliExpress.
Ulefone Armor 8 5G smartphone is expected to ship with MediaTek Dimensity 800 SoC as like several other mid-range smartphones in the market. There will be an 8GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage which will enable flawless multitasking. Moreover, it could come with a 6.7-inch FHD+ waterdrop display sporting a quality front-facing camera.
It is highly expected to feature some similarities with recently launched Armor 8 smartphones. There’s no other information about the device specifications and pricing. However, we expect some more information to surface before the official launch.
Further, you can check the Ulefone Armor 8 4G version if you’re looking for an affordable rugged smartphone that is available for $139.99. It is available from the Ulefone AliExpress store.
At Xiaomi’s 10th Anniversary Special Event in China, the company unveiled a number of star products but the most spectacular one for smartphone enthusiasts is definitely the Mi 10 Ultra which is its most powerful smartphone for 2020. As the name suggests, the phone aims to take on the big flagships in the market like the Huawei P40 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. The flagship phone did a good job in that regard as it managed to beat the world’s best camera phone according to DxOMark – the Huawei P40 Pro, with a score of 130.
Xiaomi has given an insight into the technology at play on the Mi 10 Ultra’s camera. The camera was the product of several research efforts by engineers in Xiaomi’s numerous R&D centres around the world: in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Tokyo, Santiago, Bangalore, Paris and Tampere.
The main camera has a 48 MP 1/1.32” sensor that can do on-chip single-frame HDR processing. Basically, pixels are grouped into three categories: short, medium and long exposure. Then those are merged into an HDR signal as the sensor reads out the image line by line.
The Mi 10 Ultra is Xiaomi’s first phone that can record HDR10 video, thanks to this on-sensor processing. It also has a rare 8P lens design – a lens with eight elements, which reduces aberrations as much as possible. Each element added to the lens makes it exponentially trickier (and more expensive) to produce.
Making the telephoto camera a perfect fit was yet another challenge. The phone packs a 48MP SonyIMX586 sensor with a large 1/2.32” aperture. The size of the sensor would have made the module too thick to fit into the frame of the phone. In this regard, Xiaomi had to use a D-cut lens to slim it down. D-cut lenses make optical image stabilization more difficult but after several attempts, the engineers got it just right.
Furthermore, the Mi 10 Ultra’s ultrawide-angle lens has a 128° field of view. It uses a 7P lens again to minimize distortion, especially around the edges of the image. This helps improve the resolution so that there wasn’t any need to correct the distortion in software.
Elephone is already offering exceptional deals by offering decent smartphones at super affordable prices. The company recently launched Elephone U5 with MediaTek Helio P60 SoC and other compelling hardware for the price of $159.99. It is already available from the Elephone official store in two color options of Ocean Blue and Black. However, here’s a glaring chance for the interested users who would like to own an Elephone U5 for free via the ongoing giveaway.
The interested folks can easily participate in the giveaway until September 11. The winners will be announced within a week after the giveaway expiry date. The users can simply log in and then share the giveaway in order to win it.
Elephone U5 comes with a 6.4-inch full HD+ display featuring a punch-hole and 93.38% high screen-to-body ratio. It is powered with Helio P60 SoC coupled with an octa-core processor, 4GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage. It also offers a MicroSD card slot for expandable storage up to 512GB.
The smartphone embedded a quad-rear camera module consisting of a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 5-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front, there’s a 24-megapixel selfie camera.
A 4000 mAh battery is present on the board, and the smartphone runs on Android 10 OS. The NFC chip facilitates contactless payments via Google Pay and other supported apps.
You can easily win the Elephone U5 giveaway by completing all the activities listed on the giveaway page. However, you can even buy it for the discount price of $159.99 in two color options of Ocean Blue and Black for $159.99 from the online store. You can know more about the device by heading over to the official Elephone store.
Samsung is expected to launch its third foldable smartphone in the form of Galaxy Z Fold2 next month. Ahead of it, a tipster claims the South Korean tech giant to be working on three more foldables namely Galaxy Z Fold Lite, Galaxy Z Fold3, and Galaxy Z Fold S. He even mentioned the type of displays used on these devices.
Samsung has been long-rumored to launch a budget foldable smartphone tentatively called Galaxy Fold Lite. This device could bear the model number SM-F415. Now, a leakster going by the username @hwangmh01 on Twitter(via SamMobile) claims it to feature CPI (Colorless Polyimide) instead of UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) on Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold2.
For those unaware, the original Galaxy Fold comes with CPI-clad display, which is not as strong as UTG and therefore, such screens are more prone to damages. Anyway, if this could bring down the cost of foldables, then it is kind of a bargain as there are plenty Galaxy Fold users out there without any issue.
Further, the leaker also says that Galaxy Z Fold3, apart from retaining UTG, will also support S Pen but it will be pricey. That means it could end up as the most expensive smartphone from the house of Samsung.
Last but not least, the company is also working on another foldable called Galaxy Z Fold S with “in & out folding”. We don’t know what that means but it could be something like TCL’s tri-fold prototype.
Last year, Xiaomi announced the Mi 9T series. The Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro were rebadged versions of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro respectively. A new leak has revealed that successors are on the way called the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro and they will be coming along with a less-powerful version called the Mi 10T Lite.
The info comes from Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) and in his tweet, he revealed the three phones will soon be announced globally. He also revealed the key specs of the Mi 10T Pro and shared a render of the device.
[ Exclusive ] Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro & Mi 10 Lite Launching Soon Globally. Here is The First Look Of Mi 10T Pro. Mi 10T Pro Specs. •5000mAh Battery •144Hz Refresh Rate •108MP Rear Camera •May Be Side Mounted Fingerprint Scanner I Am Not Sure About This One.#Mi10TPro#Mi10Tpic.twitter.com/8ngfxyrzZo
The Mi 10T Pro will have a display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The screen size isn’t mentioned and we also do not know if it has a punch hole. However, there is a chance this is an LCD panel as the render appears to show the device has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Xiaomi will ship the phone with four rear cameras with a 108MP camera as the main sensor. The camera housing shows the 108MP sensor occupies a pretty large part of the housing while the other three cameras and the LED flash are placed below it.
The Mi 10T Pro will have a 5000mAh battery which is bigger than that of the Mi 10 5G and Mi 10 Ultra. There is no mention of the processor powering the phone but we know the device has 5G. There is the Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 865 Plus to choose from but there is also the upcoming Snapdragon 860 processor too.
So far, the Mi 10T Pro doesn’t seem to be a rebadged phone but we cannot yet say about its siblings. We expect more details will surface soon.
Samsung Electronics has unveiled a new gaming monitor in China. The product is known as Dragon Knight G5 Curved Gaming Monitor and it comes with all the bells and whistles of a powerful monitor for top-level gaming.
The monitor, which bears the model number C27G55TQWC, is equipped with a 27-inch curved VA screen having a curvature of 1000R. The display also comes with a WQHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, a 144Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time. The display equally supports AMD FreeSync Premium and HDR10. Since it is designed as a gaming monitor, Samsung included a Gaming UX on the interface which will improve the user experience.
Further, the static contrast ratio of the Samsung Dragon Knight G5 monitor reaches 2500:1 and you also get support for low blue light eye protection. The display features an adjustable base and fir interface, there is an HDMI port, DM port among others.
Coming to the pricing and availability, the Samsung Dragon Knight G5 gaming monitor is priced at 2199 yuan (~$319). The product is presently listed for pre-sale in China on Jingdong. It is expected to start shipping on August 31.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
