Gionee K3 Pro with 6.53-inch display, Helio P60 and 4,000mAh battery launched in China

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Aug 24, 2020

Gionee is slowly resurrecting after going bankrupt last year. It has been gradually launching phones in China and India. Tomorrow, it will be announcing the Gionee Max mid-range device In India. Earlier this year, Gionee unveiled the Gionee K6 and Gionee Steel 5 smartphones in China. The brand has silently unveiled a new phone called Gionee K3 Pro in the homeland. It is a mid-range phone powered by the Helio P60 chipset.

Gionee K3 Pro specifications and features

The Gionee K3 Pro has a 6.53-inch display that offers HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The waterdrop notch screen offers a 90 percent screen space. The JD listing mentions that the phone features a glass rear and it measures 164.3 x 77.6 x 9.7mm and it weighs 205 grams.

The MediaTek Helio P60 chipset is the driving force of the Gionee K3 Pro smartphone. The handset has up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. For more storage, the phone features a microSD card slot. Unfortunately, it is loaded with the older Android 9 Pie OS. The phone draws power from a 4,000mAh battery that comes with 10W charging support.

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For snapping selfies, the Gionee K3 Pro features a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel. There is a square-shaped module placed at the upper-left corner of the phone’s rear shell. At the center of the module is an LED flash and it houses AI-driven 16-megapixel camera system. The module also houses a fingerprint reader. The smartphone also supports face unlock feature. The device offers connectivity features such as dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB-C, and 3.5mm audio jack.

Gionee K3 Pro price and availability

The Gionee K3 Pro is already listed on JD.com for purchase. The listing states that the phone had gone official on Aug. 18. The phone comes in two options such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM+ 128 GB storage. Both models are priced at 699 Yuan and 799 Yuan, respectively. Jade Green and Pearl White are the two color variants of the Gionee K3 Pro.

US ban on Huawei may affect Korean chip exports in the short term

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Sean

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Aug 24, 2020

A report from the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) revealed last week that the latest US sanctions against Huawei may directly affect the export of semiconductors from South Korea.

According to a Business Korea report, banning Huawei’s access to all types of semiconductors may have its impact felt in South Korean semiconductors as well. Albeit, the impact would only be for the short term. For those unaware, the Trump administration revised its Export Administration Regulations to put even more pressure on Huawei and its overseas subsidiaries to prevent the Chinese tech giant from gaining semiconductors through any loopholes.

The institute further added that “China will redouble its efforts to reduce its external dependence in the semiconductor sector and this means South Korea needs to focus more on staying ahead of China in terms of technological strength.” In other words, despite Huawei being the only target, the US restrictions will have China raise its efforts to be more self sufficient and advance its domestic semiconductor industry.

Samsung may gain 5G market share after Huawei’s India ban: Report

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Sean

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Aug 24, 2020

Samsung Electronics may apparently gain ground as the future of Chinese vendors like Huawei and ZTE is uncertain in India’s 5G trials. The South Korean tech giant is expected to see growth in market share for 5G, as the local government may exclude Chinese companies from its 5G roadmap.

With India being on the verge of 5G trials, the possible ban on Chinese telecom giants would have Samsung benefit in the 5G network equipment business. At the moment, the company is the world’s fourth largest 5G telecommunications equipment provider, right behind, Huawei, Sweden’s Ericsson, and Finland’s Nokia. Although, it is still too soon to tell if Samsung would benefit in the end, as Scandinavian makers are expected to fill the gap as well.

Furthermore, India has yet to even start the early stages such as conducting test operations and even auctioning 5G frequencies, according to The Korea Times report. An industry official stated that “It remains to be seen whether Samsung Electronics will actually benefit from the Indian government’s possible ban on Chinese vendors. India has not yet launched its auction process for 5G network frequencies and mighty European suppliers such as Ericsson and Nokia have large market shares.”

For those unaware, recent military clashes along the Indo-China border regions have increased tension between both India and China. Following this, it was expected that Huawei and ZTE will be excluded from the upcoming 5G trials on national security grounds. Another report had also hinted at the local government restarting the approval process for 5G trials with restrictions applied that would block Chinese firms.

Samsung has been providing equipment to Reliance Jio Infocomm for 4G or LTE networks. So, we might see the partnership extend through to the newer and faster bandwidth. Additionally, Bharti Airtel, a prominent telecom operator in India, is also expected to partner with Ericsson and Nokia for 5G trials in Kolkata and Bengaluru regions.

Xiaomi patents a smartphone camera system with tilting sensors

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 24, 2020

Earlier this month, Xiaomi celebrated its 10th anniversary by launching four new products including Mi 10 Ultra. This smartphone set a benchmark by beating HUAWEI P40 Pro on DxOMark Camera ratings to seize the top position. Now, a patent filed by the company involving tilting camera sensors has been unearthed by LetsGoDigital.

This “Camera module and terminal” utility patent was filed by Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) in October 2019. It got approved and published in the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) database on July 30, 2020.

At the same time, the Chinese company even filed an application for a patent called “Camera assembly and terminal”, which details the implementation of the above-mentioned utility patent in a smartphone.

According to it, this patent requires two camera sensors with small viewing angle. The two sensors can be paced either place horizontally or vertically and they can rotate (tilt) in sync with each other in order to extend the viewing angle. Pictures from this solution should be better in quality without distortion compared to outputs from a normal wide-angle lens, at least in theory.

For those unaware, Samsung too patented a similar solution in December 2019, two months after Xioami and got its approval in June 2020. But that patent requires a set of five or six cameras, including a telephoto unit.

That said, we are not guaranteed to see this implementation on a commercial smartphone.

Xiaomi 34 inch Gaming Monitor launched in Malaysia, priced at 1,999 MYR ($478)

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Sean

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Aug 24, 2020

The 34 inch gaming monitor that Xiaomi had teased earlier this month, has finally launched in Malaysia. The monitor features a 144Hz refresh rate display for gaming and was originally launched back in July 2020 in China.

As we had previously estimated, the Xiaomi gaming monitor is priced under 2,000 MYR, with the official price tag being 1,999 MYR (roughly 478 US Dollars). The monitor is currently listed on the official Xiaomi Store on Lazada and is also available at all Mi Stores in Malaysia. It also offers a 3 year warranty but since its launch, the gaming monitor had already gone out of stock.

The Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34 inch features a WQHD resolution of 3440×1440px and has an aspect ratio of 21:9. Its high refresh rate of 144Hz is also paired with its low 4 ms response time. The display is a VA panel, which has a 1500R curvature and has a 121 percent sRBG wide color gamut. Its maximum brightness is 300 nites with a contrast ratio of 3000:1.

The display also supports AMD‘s FreeSync Premium technology to account for screen tearing or stuttering. For ports, it has two HDMI 2.0 ports, two DP 1.4 ports, and an audio jack as well. It supports Single window, left/right split window, and even picture in picture mode. The Xiaomi gaming monitor’s stand can also be tilted, have its height adjusted and also offers slight rotation adjustments as well.

Motorola’s upcoming Razr 5G foldable smartphone showcased in a new leak

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Jeet

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Aug 24, 2020

Last year, Motorola launched its first foldable smartphone — Motorola Razr. Now, the company is gearing up to launch its successor, which will come with support for 5G connectivity and will reportedly be named Motorola Razr 5G.

Now, ahead of the official launch, a 360-degree render of the upcoming flagship smartphone has been shared by Evan Blass, giving us a clear look at the design of the foldable device.

Unlike other foldable smartphones, Motorola opted for a clamshell design and it seems that the same form-factor will continue for the upcoming device. But it seems that the company has smoothed out notches and has ditched the fingerprint sensor.

The screen appears to be bigger than its predecessor, with reports hinting at display being somewhere around 6.2-inch to 6.7-inch. Previous leaks indicate that the phone could come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SoC.

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It is expected to come packed with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone is said to feature a 48-megapixel primary camera sensor and will be powered by a 2,845mAh battery, bigger than the one found in the original model.

A recent certification process revealed that the dual-cell battery could come with support for 18W fast charging. Given that the phone is named Razr 5G, it will certainly come with support for 5G connectivity. But it remains to be seen if the device supports only sub-6Ghz 5G or the mmWave 5G.

Currently, there’s no information available about the pricing of this Motorola Razr 5G smartphone. It will be interesting to see how Lenovo-owned company prices this phone, which is very crucial for its success. The company has reportedly sent out media invites for an event on 9th September, where the phone could be officially launched.

Moto G9 with 6.5-inch display, 48MP triple cameras, Snapdragon 662 and 5,000mAh battery launched for Rs. 11,499 (~$153)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 24, 2020

Motorola has unveiled the Moto G9 smartphone in India today. With a pricing of Rs. 11,499 (~$153), the handset has arrived to arrive with Redmi. Realme, and Samsung phones in its price segment. The Moto G9 is the first phone in India to feature the Snapdragon 662 SoC. The handset has arrived as the successor for the Snapdragon 665 powered Moto G8 phone that debuted earlier this year.

Motorola Moto G9 specifications and features

The polycarbonate bodied Motorola Moto G9 measures 165.2 1 x 75.73 x 9.18mm. The smartphone comes with a water-repellent construction and it has a waterdrop notch IPS LCD display of 6.5 inches. The Max Vision screen offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 20:9. The Lenovo-owned smartphone offers a screen space of 87 percent.

The Snapdragon 662 that went official in January 2020 drives the phone with 4 GB of RAM. For storage, the handset offers an internal storage of 128 GB and a microSD card slot.

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The front notch of the Moto G9 houses an f/2.2 aperture 8-megapixel selfie camera. The square-shaped module on the back has an LED flash, an f/1.7 aperture 48-megapixel main camera, an f/2.2 aperture 2-megapixel Macro Vision lens, and an f/2.2 aperture 2-megapixel sensor for depth effects. The rear cameras of the Moto G9 offer plenty of features like quad pixel technology, Night Vision, smart composition, auto smile capture, shot optimization, spot color, hyper-lapse, high-resolution zoom, and Google lens integration.

The Android 10 OS along with Motorola’s My UX runs on the Moto G9. The company claims that the Moto G9 is free from bloatware and adware and it delivers stock Android experience. Also, there are no duplicate apps on the device. The phone features a dedicated button for summoning Google Assistant. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that can last for up to 2 days on a single charge. The massive battery can offer streaming music for 83 hours, streaming video for 16 hours, and web browsing for 13 hours. The phone supports 20W Turbo Power rapid charging technology

A fingerprint scanner is embedded under the rear-positioned batwing logo of the company. The device also supports face recognition. The connectivity features available on the smartphone include dual SIM support for 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, NFC for contactless payments, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Motorola Moto G9 price in India

The Moto G9 has landed in India with a price tag of Rs. 11,499 (~$153). It comes in two colors such as Sapphire Blue and Forest Green. The first sales of the smartphone will be carried out at 12 PM on Aug. 31 through Flipkart.

What’s your take on the Motorola Moto G9? Share your views on the phone’s specs and pricing by adding your comments below.

Russia is reportedly ready to work with Huawei for 5G infrastructure development

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Jeet

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Aug 24, 2020

At a time when many countries are shutting their doors for Huawei to develop telecom infrastructure, Russia seems to be ready to take a different route. As per the report from Reuters, Huawei Technologies could be a part of Russia’s 5G technology.

The report reveals that the Interfax news agency has cited Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov saying that they are ready to co-operate with China and Huawei Technologies for the development of 5G technology in Moscow.

Another report says that during a Q&A session at the “Territory of Meanings” forum, the minister insisted that Russia has no intention to “follow the example” of the United States “who simply demand not to cooperate on 5G with China and, in particular, with Huawei”.

Instead of following the United States, Lavrov says that Russia is interested in working together with other countries to jointly develop and implement modern technologies.

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Huawei, the China-based company which is the world’s leading telecom equipment manufacturers, has been banned by the United States amid security concerns that its tech can spy on the government and users, despite the company denying such claims.

The U.S. government not only banned Huawei in the country but is also pressuring other countries the do the same. Countries like Australia, Denmark, Japan, Poland, Sweden, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and others have banned Huawei from their 5G development.

Recently, the United States tightened restrictions on the Chinese giant and its dozens of affiliates in several countries, making it impossible for the company to manufacture its Kirin series of chipsets that are used in the company’s smartphones.

Xiaomi fans push company to launch Mi 10 Ultra smartphone globally

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Jeet

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Aug 24, 2020

Xiaomi recently launched the Mi 10 Ultra smartphone along with the Redmi K30 Ultra, marking the company’s 10th anniversary. However, the company revealed that the phones are limited to the Chinese markets only and there’s no plan for a global launch.

This apparently didn’t sit well with the company’s fans. They are now pushing the company to launch the Mi 10 Ultra smartphone globally. Someone has started a Change.org petition for this and it is now getting traction.

A couple of weeks ago, Daniel D, Senior Product Marketing Manager and Global Spokesperson for Xiaomi, had confirmed that there are no plans for a global release of Mi 10 Ultra, Redmi K30 Ultra, Mi TV Lux Transparent Edition, and the Ninebot GoKart Pro Lamborghini Edition.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra comes with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display that offers 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, along with a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, support for HDR10+, a peak brightness of 1120 nits, and up to 1.07 billion colors. The display is TÜV Rheinland certification and is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

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It also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor — the same chipset that is powering the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro smartphones launched earlier this year.

The device packs up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and offers 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It has a quad-camera setup that includes a 48MP primary sensor, 48 MP ultra-telephoto lens, a 12MP telephoto sensor, and a 20MP ultrawide sensor. On the front, there’s a 20MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone is running the company’s own MIUI 12 which is based on Android. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery — which has a combination of two 2250mAh butterfly-designed graphene-based lithium-ion batteries. The phone supports 120W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

Apple proposes programs worth $84 million in South Korea to settle antitrust probe

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Jeet

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Aug 24, 2020

Apple, one of the leading technology companies in the world, has been under the scanner by the antitrust agencies in the United States and the European Union. But those two aren’t the only regions where it is facing such troubles.

The company is being investigated in South Korea by the Korean Fair Trade Commission over allegations of it abusing its dominant position to force mobile carriers to pay for advertising and warranty repairs.

Now, aiming to address those concerns, Apple has offered to provide support programs for small business and is willing to spend around 100 billion won, which is approximately $84.02 million. As a part of the proposal, Apple has also agreed to fix the “unfair” terms with the mobile carriers, reports CNBC.

The regulator will now collect public opinion for the proposed remedies and if it seems reasonable, the case will be closed without concluding whether Apple did anything illegal.

The Korea Fair Trade Commission says that Apple will discuss how to share advertising costs with telecom firms, which will help reduce burdens to carriers. Out of the 100 billion won, the company will spend 40 billion won to support Research & Development for Korea’s small manufacturers.

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It will be spending around 25 billion won to establish an “academy” for developers. Further, the company will spend another 25 billion won on consumer discounts for warranty repair costs and other benefits.

Apple has also been facing similar antitrust pressures in other countries. Earlier this year, in March, France fined Apple 1.1 billion euros, about $1.23 billion for anti-competitive behavior toward its distribution and retail network.

There are now growing concerns about how Apple is managing its App Store, and broadly the whole developer ecosystem. The company is especially under scrutiny for forcing developers to use its in-app purchases system. Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against Apple after its Fortnite game was kicked-off the App Store this month, and several other big brands are also joining in.

Samsung Mini LED Smart TVs to reportedly launch next year

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Jeet

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Aug 24, 2020

LED technology has been around for years in Smart TVs and now companies are adopted an advanced version of the same — Mini LED display. While some Chinese brands have already launched Mini LED Smart TVs in the market, Samsung is expected to launch its own lineup of the same next year.

Samsung already has two lineups for premium Smart TVs — QLED and Micro LED. The upcoming Mini LED TVs from the South Korean giant will join the list of premium offerings.

As per the report, Samsung Electronics is developing Mini LED TV that uses small LEDs with a size of 100 to 300 micrometers each as a backlight. When these are arranged closely and used as a light source, the screen can be brighter and offer more clear output.

The company is reportedly planning to produce two million units of Mini LED TVs next year. It uses a QD Filter and Mini LEDs, which places this new lineup a step above QLED TVs that Samsung already sells. However, the South Korean company has already showcased the top-of-the-line Micro LED TVs earlier this year at CES 2020.

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It seems that Samsung had planned to complete the production process of necessary components in the first half of this year and then commercially launch the TVs in the second half of the year. But it was recently reported that the company has not yet started production of components and thus, the launch has been delayed to next year.

Samsung Display, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, is also working on Quantum Dot Display (QD) for premium TV models. It is expected to begin the mass-production of the same from next year. However, what remains to be seen is how Samsung prices these upcoming Mini LED and Micro LED Smart TVs.

Realme X7 series’ official posters reveal irresistible design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 24, 2020

Realme will be launching the Realme X7 series of smartphones on Sept. 1 in China. Since the past few days, Realme has been teasing on the different features of the Realme X7 series. Today, the different executives of the company shared official renders of the Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro. While both phones have nearly identical designs, they sport an irresistible gradient colored rear.

The renders of the Realme X7 / X7 Pro smartphone show that the phone is equipped with quad cameras housed inside a rectangle-shaped camera module. There is a huge ‘Dare to Leap’ text placed on the right side of the device’s rear side. The gradient colored back seemingly shows different colors when viewed from different angles.

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Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro specifications

The Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro features 6.43-inch and 6.55-inch OLED panels, respectively. Both phones have 32-megapixel front-facing cameras and 64-megapixel quad rear cameras. It is unclear which processor powers the Realme X7. However, the Realme X7 Pro could be equipped with Dimensity 1000+ and it could be rivaling the Redmi K30 Ultra 5G in the home market.

The Realme UI based Android 10 OS will come pre-installed on both phones. The Realme X7 houses a 4,300mAh battery whereas the Realme X7 Pro has a 4,500mAh battery. Both are likely to come with support for 65W fast charging. They are also equipped with in-display fingerprint readers. These phones are expected to come with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage.

The company is also expected to announce Realme X7 Pro Ultra along with the X7 and X7 Pro phones. The handset is expected to come with advanced specs including 125W charging support. However, there is no official word on its launch.

OnePlus Nord with Snapdragon 460 could be the cheapest OnePlus phone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 24, 2020

Since its inception in 2014, OnePlus has been primarily selling flagship phones. In 2015, it tried in the mid-range market by launching the OnePlus X phone which encountered lackluster sales. There was no follow-up model for the OnePlus X and the series was discontinued in 2016. After mainly focusing on the flagship market for several years, OnePlus entered the mid-range market once again this year by launching the OnePlus Nord in July. Rumors are rife that the company will be launching some more Nord series phones this year. Yesterday, a tipster revealed that an upcoming OnePlus phone with Snapdragon 662 could be coming in September. Another leak has revealed that OnePlus could be launching a Snapdragon 460 powered handset in the near future.

A reliable tipster with @the_tech_guy Twitter handle has shared screenshots of OnePlus proprietary source code which mentions the different processors that power its devices. It reveals that there is OnePlus phone powered by the Snapdragon 460 mobile platform. The SoC is mentioned with the SM450 model number. The source code also mentions other processors such as Snapdragon 865, Snapdragon 855, and Snapdragon 765G. Phones powered by these chipsets have already launched, but SD460 powered phone seems to be an upcoming OnePlus Nord phone.

Upcoming budget smartphone from OnePlus comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SOC (SM4250). pic.twitter.com/q9Dy5qIMdj

— the_tech_guy (@_the_tech_guy) August 22, 2020

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There could be two or three OnePlus Nord series planned for this year. These phones may offer users with triple and dual rear cameras. There could a Snapdragon 690 powered OnePlus phone codenamed as Billie. It is speculated that it could be coming in two variants.

Next, there is a Snapdragon 662 / Snapdragon 665 powered OnePlus phone that is predicted to launch at the end of September. It may cost between Rs 16,000 (~$213) and Rs 18,000 (~$240) in India. A mystery OnePlus phone codenamed as Clover was spotted at Geekbench with 4 GB of RAM. It could either be the rumored SD662 or SD460 powered phon.

An 18W OnePlus charger was recently approved by the TUV Rheinland certification platform. The listing suggests that upcoming low-priced OnePlus phones could be shipping an 18W charger.

OPPO F17, F17 Pro specifications leaked well ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 24, 2020

Last week, OPPO India started teasing the arrival of the OPPO F17 series in India. The company is yet to confirm the launch date of the F17 series. Rumors are rife that the OPPO F17 and F17 Pro smartphones may go official in early September. Several days ahead of the launch, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal has shared the key specifications of the OPPO F17 and F17 Pro smartphones.

OPPO F17 Pro specifications (Rumored)

The new leak reveals that the OPPO F17 Pro weighs 164 grams and has 160.14 x 73.7 x 7.48mm dimensions. The phone will come in color editions such as Matte Black, Magic Blue, and Metallic White.

It houses a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED display that supports Full HD+ resolution. The screen features a pill-shaped cutout for housing dual front-facing cameras. The front camera setup includes a 16-megapixel main camera and a depth sensor. The backside of the OPPO F17 Pro has a square-shaped camera module. It comprises of a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system.

The MediaTek Helio P95 chipset is present under the hood of the OPPO F17 Pro. The device houses a 4,000mAh battery that will offer users with 30W VOOC Flash Charge technology. The handset will offer users with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

OPPO F17 and OPPO F17 Pro poster — OPPO F17 and OPPO F17 Pro

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OPPO F17 specifications (Rumored)

The OPPO F17 weighs 163 grams and it measures 159.82 x 72.8 x 7.45mm. Its color variants include Dynamic Orange, Navy Blue, and Classic Silver.

A 6.44-inch S-AMOLED Full HD+ display with waterdrop notch is available on the OPPO F17. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel and its rear has a 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system.

The Snapdragon 662 mobile platform is at the helm of the OPPO F17. It also houses a 4,000mAh battery with 30W Flash Charge support. The phone will come with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

There is no word on the pricing of the OPPO F17 and F17 Pro. The series could be priced under Rs. 25,000 (~$333).

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Poll of The Week: What should be the minimum battery capacity in a 2020 phone?

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 24, 2020

If you are picking up a phone this year, chances that it has a battery capacity that is no less than 4000mAh. Several phones now ship with ~5000mAh batteries and there are a handful of devices with battery capacities that reach up to 6000mAh.

For this week’s poll, we want to know what you think the minimum battery capacity should be for a 2020 phone. So please take the poll below and also share your thought about smartphone batteries in the comment box below.

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Global sale of Cubot C30 featuring a quad-rear camera starts, priced $149.99

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 24, 2020

Last week, Cubot C30 was launched with some decent specifications in two different storage variants. The smartphone has now started retailing for the starting price of $149.99 for 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, while the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version is available for $179.99. You can get a discount coupon by heading to the AliExpress product page.

The flagship killer – Cubot C30 houses exceptional features starting from a massive 6.4-inch display with a broader viewing experience. It also houses a punch-hole which encases a 32-megapixel selfie camera for quality video calling and selfies. THere’s quad-rear camera featuring a Samsung S5KGM1 48-megapixel primary camera, a 16-megapixel ultrawide angle lens, a 5-megapixel AF macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The cameras are capable enough to capture detailed photos.

It is powered with 2.0 GHz MediaTek Helio P60 SoC featuring a quad-rear camera built on the 12nm process. The smartphone is coupled with 8GB RAM and a 128/256GB internal storage module. It can be a better smartphone for multitasking in comparison with Redmi Note 9.

Cubot C30 supports contactless payments using NFC via Google Pay, while Redmi Note 9 misses on this feature too.

The device’s world premiere sale will be live until August 28th via AliExpress. There’s no other device offering such a value-for-money. However, the actual price of the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant usually retails for $169.99 but using a coupon code you can get it for $149.99. The discount is applicable only for the first 1000 units on AliExpress.

OnePlus will launch a Snapdragon 662/665 phone next month

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 23, 2020

The OnePlus Nord is a 5G smartphone and the first mid-range device from the manufacturer in years. We already know there are more Nord phones in the pipeline, and now, details have surfaced with respect to one model which is expected to launch next month but that won’t be a 5G device.

The info comes from the leaker that goes by Chun (@Boby25846908) on Twitter. According to him, OPPO will launch a phone powered by the Snapdragon 662 chipset in early September and the phone will be priced under INR 20,000 (~$267). OnePlus will follow suit at the end of September with its own phone which may launch with the same Snapdragon 662 chipset or the Snapdragon 665 processor for a price tag between INR 16,000 (~$213) – INR 18,000 (~$240).

OPPO in early September: release a phone using Snapdragon 662 priced under 20k in India
OnePlus at the end of September: release a phone using Snapdragon 662/665 priced around 16-18k in India pic.twitter.com/s26n3S27o2

— Chun (@Boby25846908) August 23, 2020

The above price range will be the cheapest for a OnePlus phone and should entice a lot of buyers. However, if a phone is going to have that price tag, expect some corners to have been cut.

With respect to this mid-range phone, we want to believe this might be one of the two phones codenamed “Billie” with dual rear cameras. OnePlus has also received certification for an 18W charger. This upcoming phone may come bundled with the new charger.

Gionee Max key specs and design officially revealed ahead of August 25 launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 23, 2020

Indian e-tail giant Flipkart recently teased the launch of a new Gionee smartphone product for the massive Indian market. The device will is shown to bear the moniker Gionee Max is being promoted to pack a large battery. More details of the Gionee Max has appeared online.

A promotional post by Gionee on Twitter has revealed that the phone will pack a 5000mAH battery just like we predicted. It will likely be a budget phone despite the big battery capacity. The phone is also shown to come with a 6.1-inch HD screen covered by 2.5D Curved glass to prevent the display panel from scratches. The phone will also have a waterdrop notch while at the back, there will be a dual-camera setup aligned vertically in the top-left corner.

Flipkart’s product page for the Max shows the device will have 2GB of RAM as well as 32GB of storage onboard. The earlier teaser by the e-commerce giant shows the will be priced under INR6,000 (around $80).

The rest of the specs like the chipset and cameras are currently unknown. So, we’ll have to wait until the company officially unveils the product on August 25 which is just two days away.

Nokia’s upcoming 4G feature phones pose for the camera in latest leak

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 23, 2020

Nokia recently teased the launch of new smartphones for the Indian market. The event which will take place on August 25 will also see the launch of a feature phone, as shown on the teaser poster. he Finnish company will also hold some launch event before the year runs out. Among the products that would be unveiled, there will be 4G feature phones. Details and renders of Nokia’s upcoming 4G feature phones have appeared online.

One of the products is a new variant of the Nokia 215 that will likely be called Nokia 215 (2020) or Nokia 215 4G. This is touted to be the most affordable 4G phone in Nokia Mobile’s phone portfolio, but the phone will be without a camera. Next is the Nokia 225, and as can be seen on the renders. The 225 will come with 4G LTE and support for apps like YouTube and Facebook.

According to the report, the Nokia 225 was cleared by FCC bearing the model numbers TA-1316/TA-1282. The date on the display indicates that these devices were planned to be out on 3rd August, but probably because of the pandemic, the launch date was pushed back.

The source wasn’t certain about the name of the third 4G feature phone Nokia is got under its belt. The device carries the codename Nokia Leo Basic. The Nokia Leo is also expected to feature support for Whatsapp, Facebook, as from being a 4G phone. Further, there is a dedicated button on the side of the phone which is likely a Google Assistant button. The feature phones are likely powered by KaiOS.

Details of the pricing and launch date are still sketchy but you’ll agree the feature phones which will likely be affordable are worth looking forward to.

Apple may discontinue iPhone 11 Pro, Pro Max, and XR after iPhone 12 launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 23, 2020

If all goes well, Apple will announce the iPhone 12 series in October. It has been reported that when the new iPhones arrive, Apple will discontinue some.

iphone 11 promax 500 — iPhone 11 Pro Max may get discontinued after the launch of the iPhone 12 series

The source of the info is the Twitter account @iAppleTimes, and according to the leaker, Apple may discontinue the iPhone XR after the iPhone 12 launches. They cite the availability of the more powerful iPhone SE 2020 as a better alternative rather than reducing the price of the XR again.

Apple to discontinue iPhone XR and iPhone 11 Pro models after iPhone 12 launch.
iPhone 11 at $549

— iAppleTimes (@iAppleTimes) August 20, 2020

For those who want a bigger display, the source says the iPhone 11 which is actually the successor to the XR should get a price cut and start at $549. The phone currently has a starting price of $699 and $150 off does sound like a good price slash.

It has also been reported that Apple will discontinue the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max seeing as they now have successors. Apple took a similar decision last year when it launched the iPhone 11 series as it discontinued the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.

The new iPhone 12 series will come with more powerful processors and better cameras.

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