Realme C15 with 13MP quad cameras, 6,000mAh battery and 18W fast charging debuts for ~$137

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Jul 28, 2020

Samsung’s Aug. 5 Unpacked event is around a week away. The South Korean tech giant is expected to announce several devices including the Galaxy Watch3 smartwatch at the event. The rumor mill has already spilled plenty of information on its specs. Leaked press renders that have appeared in the recent weeks have revealed the appearance of the Watch3. Ahead of the Unpacked event, Winfuture.de has carried a detailed report on the specs of the Galaxy Watch3.

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 specifications

The Samsung Galaxy Watch3 will be available in two variants and color combinations that take a cue from the Galaxy Note20 series. The 45mm Galaxy Watch3 will be available in black and gray colors whereas the 41mm edition will be initially available only in bronze color. The 45mm model has 41 x 42.5 x 11.3mm dimensions and the smaller 41mm variant measures 45 x 46.2 x 11.1mm.

The 45mm edition has a 1.4-inch screen whereas the 41mm model has a 1.2-inch display. Both feature AMOLED screens that produce 360 x 360 pixels. The screen of the Watch3 is protected by Gorilla Glass DX. The Watch 3 comes with rotatable bezels.

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The Exynos 9110 chipset powers the Galaxy Watch 3. Both models support Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi. The smartwatch boots to Tizen OS 5.5. The SoC is coupled with 1 GB of RAM. The Galaxy Watch 3 offers users with 8 GB of built-in storage. The LTE versions of the Watch3 can be used without pairing it with a smartphone. The device also supports NFC and GPS.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 has an IP68 rated and MIL-STD-810G certified chassis. The 45mm Galaxy Watch3 has a 247mAh battery, while the 41mm Galaxy Watch3 has a 340mAh battery. The smartwatch supports wireless charging. A single charge allows the smartwatch to last for up to 56 hours.

The Galaxy Watch 3 users can take advantage of as many as 39 different sport modes. It will come with support for electrocardiogram (ECG), heart rate tracking, and sleep monitoring. It can also detect increased stress levels.

Gionee phone with a 10000mAh battery gets certified by TENAA

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Jul 28, 2020

Since Gionee’s return last year, the manufacturer has announced a couple of phones, a handful of power banks and earphones, and even a few smartwatches. Now, it seems set to launch a phone with a really large battery capacity, one that may not require owners to purchase Gionee’s own power banks.

China’s TENAA has certified a Gionee phone with a massive 10000mAh battery capacity. The phone appears on the agency’s database as the “Gionee 20,200,418” and it has a 5.72-inch HD+ (720 x 1440) display.

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There is a 2.0GHz octa-core processor under the hood and the phone will be available in 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB RAM variants with 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB of expandable storage. It has a single rear camera which is listed as a 13MP or 16MP sensor while the selfie camera is listed as a 2MP or 8MP sensor. You will also get a fingerprint scanner underneath the rear camera.

Other than the unusually large battery and the model number, another surprising detail about the phone is the Android version it is running. According to TENAA, the Gionee phone runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat. On second thought, it actually isn’t much of a surprise seeing as the Gionee K6 announced back in May runs the same version of Android. Nevertheless, it is disappointing.

The device will be available in black and blue. Its weight is 305 grams and it measures 160.6 x 75.8 x 8.4 millimeters. With respect to its design, the Gionee phone has the looks of a rugged phone. It has a metal frame with rivets on the side and it skips on glass or glasstic for a strong polycarbonate body.

If you are on the search for a phone with an insanely big battery, you should keep your eyes peeled for this Gionee phone when it eventually launches.

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Plus (M2007J1SC) AnTuTu listing and key details appear

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Jul 28, 2020

The Xiaomi M2007J1SC 5G phone that was certified by the 3C authority of China earlier this month could be an upcoming flagship phone from the brand. The reason behind it was that a 120W charger was found mentioned in the 3C listing. The name of the device is not known, but it is speculated to launch as a Mi 10 series phone. Hence, it is being dubbed as Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Plus. The smartphone is expected to debut in China in the coming month. Ahead of the alleged August launch, the Xiaomi M2007J1SC phone has appeared on AnTuTu benchmarks with an outstanding score.

The M2007J1SC scored 182,883 and 292,704 in CPU and GPU tests of AnTuTu, respectively. In the memory and UX tests, the device scored 115,687 and 96,148, respectively. The handset recorded an average benchmarking score of 687,422.

The leakster who shared the AnTuTu scores of the M2007J1SC phone through his Weibo account claimed that the AnTuTu screenshot fits perfectly on the screen of the Mi 10 series. The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Prov are equipped with 6.67-inch displays that support 1080 x 2340 pixels Full HD+ resolution.

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Hence, it is likely that the Xiaomi Mi 10 Plus Pro phone could be coming with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. The display will possibly have curved edges and a punch-hole at the top-left corner. The tipster has previously claimed that the screen of the device will support a 120Hz refresh rate. The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are equipped with 90Hz refresh rate supporting displays.

There were reports that the M2007J1SC has a 108-megapixel main camera. However, the tipster seems to be saying that instead of the 108-megapixel lens, the phone will have a 48-megapixel sensor. This information corroborates with XDA’s report that claimed that the M2007J1SC phone could be sporting at least three rear cameras. Apart from the main shooter, it is expected to come with an ultrawide lens that can also capture macro shots and a periscope lens with high optical zoom capabilities.

The M2007J1SC could be powered by the latest Snapdragon 865 Plus mobile platform. The other details of the phone currently under wraps.

Realme V5 renders, color options and variants revealed; Realme V5 Pro could be coming

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Jul 28, 2020

Realme will be launching the Realme V5 smartphone on Aug. 3 in China. By announcing the OPPO A72 5G, OPPO became the first brand to launch a Dimensity 720 5G SoC powered handset. The Realme V5 could be the second phone to arrive with Dimensity 720 5G SoC. Ahead of the launch, the Realme V5 is listed on Tmall and JD.com Chinese retailer sites for reservations. The listing on Tmall has revealed the color options and variants of the Realme V5.

The Tmall listing states that the Realme V5 will be available in three colors such as Silver Winged Boy, Breaking Light, and Blue. Without mentioning the price tags, the listing has further revealed that the Realme V5 will be available in versions such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The listing also confirms that the Realme RMX2111 model number belongs to the Realme V5.

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Realme V5 specifications

The Realme V5 has a Full HD+ 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a punch-hole design. It has a 16-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera setup on its back. The Dimensity 720 powered handset has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. The phone is loaded with Android 10 OS.

In related news, a Chinese tipster has claimed that there a high-end version of the Realme V5 that has a 4,500mAh battery and 65W fast charging. He did not confirm the name of the device. It seems to the Realme RMX2121 phone that was spotted at the databases of TENAA and 3C in the recent past. The rumored phone could end up as Realme V5 Pro.

[Update] Vivo S7 5G teaser reveals impressive gradient back and X50-like camera housing

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Jul 28, 2020

Update: A tipster from China has shared a render of the Vivo S7 5G. It confirms the presence of a notch display with two front-facing cameras and 64-megapixel triple rear cameras.

Original story follows…

The Vivo S7 5G is scheduled to go official in China on Aug. 3. Recent reports have revealed that it will be a lightweight selfie-focused smartphone. A teaser video that Vivo released yesterday revealed that the Vivo S7 5G has a super-slim chassis. Today, the Chinese firm shared a new render of the phone to reveal the rear design of the Vivo S7 5G.

The image shows that the Vivo S7 5G has an irresistible gradient colored back panel. The rear shell of the device could be made from glass. A volume rocker and a power key are positioned on the right edge of the Vivo S7 5G. The bottom edge of the Vivo S7 5G has a speaker grille, a USB-C port, and a microphone.

The Vivo S7 5G borrows the rear camera design from the Vivo X50 series that debuted in June. The setup has three lenses and an LED flash. The company has not shared any information on the specs of the Vivo S7.

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Vivo S7 specifications (Rumored)

The Vivo S7 5G is rumored to be fitted with an AMOLED panel. Yesterday’s leak revealed that the device could be a wide notch like the one that was present on the older Vivo X21 phone. The notch is expected to feature an autofocus enabled 44-megapixel main selfie snapper along with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. The size of the screen could be 6.43 inches and it seems to be integrated with a fingerprint reader.

The rear camera setup is speculated to be pioneered by a 64-megapixel sensor. It could be coupled with an 8-megapixel superwide shooter and a 13-megapixel portrait sensor. The Snapdragon 765G mobile platform is likely to fuel the device.

The model number of the Vivo S7 5G could be Vivo V2020A. The V2020A 5G phone was recently spotted at 3C’s database with a 33W rapid charger. The handset could be coming with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.

Redmi 9A debuts in China for 599 Yuan (~$85)

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Jul 28, 2020

Redmi 9A, the cheapest smartphone from Redmi for this year has gone official in China. It is the second phone in the Redmi 9 series after the Redmi 9 to go official in the country. The Redmi 9 is priced at 799 Yuan (~$114) whereas the Redmi 9A entry-level phone has arrived with a pricing of 599 Yuan ($85).

Redmi 9A price

Priced at 599 Yuan, the Redmi 9A for China carries 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of built-in storage. The handset comes in three colors such as Clear Sky Blue, Sand Black, and Lake Green.

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Redmi 9A specifications

The Redmi 9A is a Helio G25 powered entry-level smartphone. It houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. The handset is preloaded with MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS.

The Redmi 9A is equipped with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It supports 720 x 1600 pixels resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a front camera of 5-megapixel that supports features like front HDR, gesture photo, and face recognition. The backside of the Redmi 9A has a 13-megapixel snapper. It offers users with features like HDR, portrait mode, AI scene recognition, time-lapse photography, and 30fps 1080p video shooting.

The Redmi 9A is a dual-SIM phone that comes with a dedicated slot for microSD card. It comes with other features 1217 speaker, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB, and 3.5mm audio jack. It lacks a fingerprint reader.

DxOMark: LG V60 ThinQ 5G doesn’t measure up to this year’s flagships

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Jul 27, 2020

The LG V60 ThinQ launched back in February but the device just got reviewed by DxOMark. The review of the triple-rear camera-toting phone shows that LG’s flagship can’t hold its own against not only this year’s flagships but also those from last year.

DxOMark has given the LG V60 ThinQ 5G an overall score of 100 points which is broken down into 103 for photos and 93 for videos. With this score, the LG flagship is in the same bracket with phones such as the Galaxy S9+ and Pixel 3a. When compared to the LG G8 ThinQ, it only performs better in video recording.

The review says the phone’s lack of a telephoto lens means it can’t measure up to its competitors in terms of zoom. It also says its texture and noise levels are also below those of other flagships.

It is not all bad for the LG V60 ThinQ. Its ultra-wide angle camera has a wider field of view than many other phones and it is great for taking pictures in high-contrast conditions as a result of its good dynamic range.

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The ultrawide angle camera may have a wider field of view but distortion is not as corrected as that of the OnePlus 8 Pro whose field of view is similar to that of the V60 ThinQ.

If you want to shoot in low-light with the flash, the LG V60 ThinQ 5G will disappoint as it overexposes the subject while the background is underexposed. Better phones are able to achieve good subject exposure while still capturing sufficient background details.

When it comes to videos, the LG V60 ThinQ is great in bright outdoor conditions and under typical indoor lighting. Unfortunately, exposure drops in low-light. DXOMark praises its autofocus while recording and attributes it to fast focus convergence and good tracking with smooth transitions.

DXOMark concludes the review by saying the LG V60 ThinQ 5G will actually suffice for a lot of people as long as camera performance isn’t top on their list. Its dual-screen accessory and large battery capacity among other features make it a pretty interesting device that will make owners happy.

Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max get new variants

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Jul 27, 2020

Today, new variants were announced for the Redmi Note 9 Pro series. The Redmi Note 9 Pro will now be available in 4GB RAM + 128GB while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will add an 8GB RAM + 128GB version.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro 4GB + 128GB version will go on sale tomorrow, July 28, at 12 noon on Amazon India and Mi.com. It will sell for INR 15,999 (~$214). The new 8GB+128GB Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will go on sale on Wednesday, July 29 for INR 19,999 (~$267).

With the new variants, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are now available in 3 configurations each.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro series was announced in March in India. The two devices share a lot of specs such as having a 6.67-inch FHD+ display, a Snapdragon 720G processor, and a 5020mAh battery. However, while the Pro comes with a 48MP quad rear camera setup and a 16MP selfie camera, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a 64MP quad rear camera setup and a 32MP selfie camera. The Redmi Note 9 Pro also supports 18W fast charging while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max supports 33W fast charging.

Samsung may use the 5nm Exynos 1000 on the Galaxy S21 Ultra only – Rumour

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Jul 27, 2020

Samsung‘s 2020 Galaxy S20 flagship series features the Galaxy S20 Ultra which was dressed in the best of hardware including the camera configuration and that was well received. There are indications that the tech giant may stick with the same strategy with the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Recent rumours tip that the Korean tech giant may be planning to utilise the unannounced 5nm Exynos 1000 processor solely for the Galaxy S21 Ultra in addition to the obvious upgrades such as more RAM, bigger battery, and others. The tipster also stated that the customary Galaxy S21 may highlight an Exynos 991 or Exynos 992, whatever Samsung chooses to name it toward the end.

S21 series

S21U = Exynos 1000
S21+ = ?
S21 = Exynos 991/992 without AMD gpu

that is being debated as the roster, the 990 was considered too, but not much success, so far*
they are also talking about changing the name Exynos, so a 2×1 leak i guess 🙂

im hearing

— Mauri QHD (@MauriQHD) July 25, 2020

He likewise expresses that the Exynos 990 was thought of, however taking a gander at how the processor failed to major up with the Snapdragon 865, it’s to some degree evident that Samsung will forgo utilizing this in its next lead run for 2021. Prior, it was rumoured that the Snapdragon 875 was excessively costly, driving Samsung to look for another option. Normally, the Galaxy S21 isn’t expected until 2021, so Samsung has a few to months to choose what kind of processor will be available in each model.

The Exynos 991, or Exynos 992 could be utilized to bring down the retail cost of the Galaxy S21, as Samsung will allegedly stay with a 60Hz refresh rate alternative with the base model to cut down the expense. While this may incense a lot of clients, Samsung needs to utilize such measures and forestall its flagship mobile phone prices from arriving at another ‘high’. Fortunately, since Samsung hasn’t formally affirmed this data, it’s ideal to consume it with a pinch of salt until it is official.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max 8GB+128GB version launching July 26 for Rs.19,999 (~$267)

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Jul 27, 2020

Xiaomi’s Redmi in March launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in India with a starting price of Rs. 14,999 ($200). The premium mid-range smartphone was announced to come in three variants – 6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB. However, only the 6GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB variants have been on sale all this while.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max featured — Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

The company has now announced that the 8GB+128GB variant of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will go on sale for the first time in India. The first sale will take place on Wednesday, July 29 and will run simultaneously on Amazon.in, Mi.com, and Mi Home Stores. It will retail for Rs,19.999 ($267)

3️⃣rd #NoteWorthy announcement of the day!

📢 MAX just got a whole lot BIGGER! 🤩

👉 8GB + 128GB variant of #RedmiNote9ProMax will go on sale for the 1️⃣st time this Wednesday!

📸 #64MP Quad Camera
🎮 SD 720G
🔋 5020mAh battery & more

🔄 RT if you'll be getting one! ♥️ pic.twitter.com/GqYLSITJOe

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) July 27, 2020

As a reminder, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen that supports Full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 720G processor fuels the device with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The MIUI 11 based Android 10 comes preinstalled on the phone. A microSD card slot is on board for additional storage.

At the front, it has a 32-megapixel selfie snapper. The back panel has a quad-camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There is support for 33W fast charging for its massive battery of 5,020mAh capacity.

The phone comes in colors like Interstellar Black, Glacier White and Aurora Blue.

OnePlus One will soon run Android 10, courtesy of LineageOS 17.1

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Jul 27, 2020

OnePlus One was the Chinese smartphone maker’s first-ever handset. It launched in 2014 with Android KitKat. The device got official support up to Marshmallow. Since it is popular in the custom ROM community, the phone has received multiple ROMs with every new Android release thereafter. Now, even after six years from its launch, the handset is getting Android 10 support, thanks to LineageOS 17.1.

LineageOS 17.1 builds based on Android 10 began to release for supported devices from April 2020. Since then, new devices have been added support for the ROM. OnePlus One is the latest phone to get support for the release.

Anyway, it is worth noting that builds for OnePlus’ fist smartphone are yet to go live. But we expect it to happen anytime soon. Also, if you are wondering to install it on your old phone, do note that initial builds may have bugs. That’s because LineageOS 17.1 will be the first-ever Android 10 custom ROM for the OnePlus One.

On the other hand, if you still happen to have an OnePlus One, it would be probably laying somewhere around in a drawer collecting dust. Hence, it won’t be a problem installing a buggy custom ROM on a handset, which has been sitting idle without any use.

Xiaomi announces Mi Protective Glass for Redmi Note 9 Pro series

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Jul 27, 2020

One phone accessory that has become really popular since touchscreen phones became mainstream is the screen protector. A screen protector can be made from a plastic film or can be made of glass, however, the aim is the same – to protect the display. Today, Xiaomi has announced the Mi Protective Glass for the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

The screen protector is made using Accessory Glass by Corning which is said to be an alkali-aluminosilicate glass with better protection than the one offered by generic soda-lime tempered glass. Compared to soda-lime tempered glass, this provides 5x the protection. Xiaomi says the glass has 9H hardness and claims it offers superior damage protection.

This is not the first Mi Protective Glass to be announced by Xiaomi. The manufacturer also announced for the Redmi Note 8 series last year. Just like the one for the Redmi Note 8 series, this too has a notch even though the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max have punch holes.

Actually, both the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max phones have Gorilla Glass 5 protection on both sides. Nevertheless, the Mi Protective Glass should provide additional protection for the displays of the two devices.

Xiaomi is yet to announce the price of the tempered glass but we believe it will not sell for more than ₹599 (~$8) when it goes on sale on July 30.

Motorola RAZR 2020 renders leak to give us our first glimpse of the 5G flip phone

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Jul 27, 2020

Last year, Motorola launched the Razr flip phone with a flexible OLED screen. The phone was adjudged to be a cool phone but with some inferior specs compared to existing flagship models expected in 2020. However, it was well-received among fans and that has prompted Motorola to hatch plans to release the RAZR 2020 which is already in the works.

Right now, renders of the RAZR 2020 has leaked online, thanks to tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks). According to the tipster, the phone bears the codename Odyssey and is also known as RAZR 5G. That is obviously because it will be powered by a Snapdragon 765G SoC which supports 5G connectivity.

The renders come in a Mercury Silver colour which confirms the rumour that the clamshell phone may arrive in a Mercury Silver colour edition. The designs similar in all the visible aspects to the RAZR launched in 2019.

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The Motorola Razr 5G is expected to house a 6.2-inch Flex View P-OLED flexible display. It may come with a secondary Quick View G-OLED screen of 2.7 inches. The Lenovo-owned company is expected to launch the Razr 5G with improved cameras as compared to its 4G LTE variant. Instead of a 5-megapixel front camera, the Razr 5G is likely to house a 20-megapixel selfie snapper. The 16-megapixel rear camera could be swapped for a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 sensor.

Further, the RAZR 2020 was certified by 3C in China showing the presence of 18W fast charge support as against 15W on its predecessor. The Razr 5G is also expected to house a 2,845mAh battery as against a 2,510mAh battery on the Razr 4G.

There is no official word yet as to when the 5G foldable smartphone will be launched.

Galaxy Z Fold 2 appears in official 2020 Unpacked teaser trailer

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Jul 27, 2020

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is next week and practically all the products that will be unveiled at the event have already been leaked. Samsung has now released a trailer that shows us silhouettes of the devices that will be announced including the Galaxy Fold 2.

The Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Watch 3, Galaxy Tab S7, and Galaxy Note20 all make an appearance in the video.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is coming with a Snapdragon 865 Plus processor. It will pack a larger secondary display, triple rear cameras, and come in Bronze Gold, a color that will appear on other products launching on that day. The device will also have a flexible punch-hole display with a 120Hz refresh rate and stereo speakers.

The Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for August 5 and it will be live-streamed.

Rumour: The Pixel 4A is finally launching on August 3

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Jul 27, 2020

Google‘s upcoming Pixel 4a smartphone has been elusive for quite a while now despite several launch dates pushed forward which ended up not materializing. Once again the Pixel 4a has now been rumoured to launch on August 3 by a Twitter tipster.

Tipster @jon_prosser had earlier tipped over two weeks back that the smartphone will launch on the said date. Today’s tweet is a confirmation of his earlier tweet, affirming the information is 100% correct. The tipster shot into the limelight with the iPhone SE 2020 with all of his shared details turning out to be correct, including the launch date. Bu then, this isn’t an official confirmation. Google is yet to announce any launch details regarding the Pixel 4a.

Finally happy to give a final update on Pixel 4a!

The last date I gave you (provided in the tweet below) is the launch day!

Pixel 4a. August 3. 100%.

Only question is…
Do you care anymore? Or have they pushed this off too much? https://t.co/SZkQpvRAZI

— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) July 26, 2020

The Pixel 4a is expected to launch with a 3,140 mAh battery as well as support for 18W fast charging. The phone packs a single rear camera housed inside a square-shaped module at the upper left corner. The handset will feature a 5.7-5.7-inch display with the bezels better trimmed than the Pixel 3a’s. The display will use a single punch hole for the selfie camera. The phone may arrive in the U.S with a starting price of $349.

Moto G9 Plus with a 30W 4700mAh battery certified by TUV Rheinland

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