Back in May, Vivo announced the Vivo Y70s as the first phone to be powered by Samsung’s Exynos 880 processor. They are now set to announce a new phone with similar specs called the Vivo Y70. The spec sheet of the phone has been posted on Weibo.
Vivo Y70s will get a sibling with nearly similar specs called the Vivo Y70
The Vivo Y70 will pack an LCD display with a 2400 x 1080 resolution supplied by JDI. Just like the Y70s, Vivo is sticking to a 60Hz refresh rate for this phone. Unfortunately, the screen size wasn’t mentioned.
The phone will be powered by the Exynos 880 chipset and will come with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. We don’t expect it to have support for storage expansion just like its sibling.
For cameras, the Vivo Y70 will have a 48MP Samsung GM1 primary camera along with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. This is the same camera configuration of the Y70s but Vivo is giving the Y70 a different selfie camera – an OV8856 8MP sensor. The spec sheet mentions the phone has electronic image stabilization.
The Vivo Y70 will pack a 4500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging via a USB Type-C port. Unlike the Vivo Y70s that has stereo speakers, the Vivo Y70 has only one speaker according to the spec sheet.
The leak also revealed the price of the phone. The 6GB RAM + 128GB version will be priced for ¥1798 (~$254) while the 8GB RAM + 128GB version will sell for ¥1998 (~$283). There is no news of the phone’s release date but we expect it to launch this month.
The Realme Buds Q was first launched in China before making its way to India. However, while India got the earbuds in Quite Yellow, Quite Black, and Quite White color variants China only got it in two colors – Black and Yellow. Today, Realme announced that the white variant which is dubbed Daydream is now available for purchase in China.
The new colorway is already available for purchase on the official online store for ¥129 (~$18) which is the same discounted price the earbuds originally launched for. If you want the yellow version, you will have to fork out ¥149 (~$21).
The Realme Buds Q has a pebble-like case. The earbuds itself has 10mm drivers and connect via Bluetooth 5.0. They support touch controls, have a game mode, and a battery life that goes up to 20 hours with the case. Realme said the earbuds can be configured via the Realme Link app. The app can also be used to upgrade the firmware.
A few days ago, it announced it sold over 25,000 units on its first sale date in India. We are pretty sure it has sold way higher than that in China since its launch on May 25.
As much as OnePlus is popular for its devices, it is also in the news for security breach every now and then. Once again, the company fixes a flaw in its system but there’s no evidence of exploit so far.
This new security flaw was tipped by Eric Lang, a reader of Android Police on June 30. The said publication disclosed OnePlus about the issue and received confirmation from the company on July 2 that they had fixed the vulnerability and there was no exploit.
The security vulnerability was in the OnePlus’ US out-of-warranty repair invoicing system. It is run by a third-party vendor and could have only affected a small subset of US customers.
It could have exposed the details of customers through their unpaid invoices for out-of-warranty repairs. But the chance of such exploit is very low and even OnePlus’ internal audit confirmed “no evidence of any purposeful attempts to access these URLs”.
If it was ever exploited, then it could have revealed the following data of customers to the attacker.
Thanks to the latest MediaTek’s chipset Dimensity 800, several 5G smartphones were released at an incredibly affordable price. The latest one is the Honor 30 Youth by Huawei which just debuted in the Chinese market. In this article, we decided to compare it with other affordable 5G phones in order to give you all the possible alternatives to get an affordable 5G phone with the best specifications for you. For this comparison, we chose another device fueled by the same mobile platform: the Redmi 10X. Further, we included a device that is still affordable, but it is equipped with a Qualcomm 5G chipset: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth. Let’s discover together which device is the most interesting.
Xiaomi Redmi 10X vs Huawei Honor 30 Youth vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth
Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth
Huawei Honor 30 Youth
Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
164 x 74.8 x 7.9 mm, 192 g
160 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm, 192 grams
164.2 x 75.8 x 9 mm, 205 grams
DISPLAY
6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
Quad 48 + 8 MP + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4
Single 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.3 front camera
BATTERY
4160 mAh, fast charging 20W
4000 mAh
Fast charging 22.5W
4520 mAh, Fast charging 22.5W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
You should not expect a high-end design with these handsets. Redmi 10X, Honor 30 Youth and Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth come with plastic materials and they do not sport a sturdy aluminum frame like the most premium phones. Their front panel includes a classic waterdrop notch, but they have pretty narrow bezels around the display. I personally like the Honor 30 Youth more due to its reflective color variant, but in terms of design, it is just a matter of tastes and we can not pick a winner which is valid for everyone like we do in other comparisons.
Display
Redmi 10X and Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth sport the same AMOLED panel with a 6.57-inch diagonal, the HDR10+ certification, and a Full HD+ resolution. This panel is actually better than the display found on the Honor 30 Youth in terms of image quality. On the other hand, Honor 30 Youth offers a higher refresh rate with 90 Hz, so it is more suitable for gamers and it provides a smoother viewing experience. A lot of people prefer a 60 Hz AMOLED display instead of a 90 Hz IPS panel: which would your choice be?
Hardware/Software
Redmi 10X and Honor 30 Youth are powered by the Dimensity 800 chipset by MediaTek, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth is equipped with a Snapdragon 765G. This is exactly the reason why Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth wins the hardware comparison: the Snapdragon 765G is a more powerful chipset than the Dimensity 800. The highest-end memory configuration of each device offers the same amount of RAM: 8 GB. And all of these devices ship with Android 10 out of the box.
Camera
The most impressive camera department is the one offered by the Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth. The main 48 MP sensor is the same on each device, as well as the 8 MP ultrawide lens and the 2 MP sensor. But unlike its two rivals, the Mi 10 Youth has an additional periscope lens with OIS and 5x optical zoom allowing to get a better photo quality. Naturally, this only happens when you use the zoom. With its 16 MP f/2.0 front camera, Honor 30 Youth should provide a better photo quality with selfies.
Battery
Redmi 10X sports the biggest battery with a 4520 mAh capacity and it lasts longer than Honor 30 Youth and Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth on a single charge. Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth most likely takes the second place because it has a bigger battery than Honor 30 Youth and a more efficient display. Note that our sentences are only based on the specs on the paper, the result may change depending on the software optimization and usage scenarios.
Price
Redmi 10X carries a €200/$225 starting price, Honor 30 Youth is priced €220/$247, and Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth costs €270/$304. The Mi 10 Youth wins this comparison due to its better cameras and chipset. Redmi 10X comes right after with its big battery and good display.
OnePlus Nord will be the brand’s first-ever midrange smartphone in years after the OnePlus X. Unfortunately, the company will be only launching it in India and Europe. It could have been a good deal for customers in the US, however, the brand’s co-founder Carl Pei has a good explanation on why it is not bringing this handset to North America.
In the last few days, OnePlus executives have been giving exclusive interviews to well-known tech publications. Recently, Carl Pei, the co-founder of OnePlus sat down with Android Authority to talk about the brand’s next device – OnePlus Nord.
According to him, OnePlus is doing well in India and is growing quickly in Europe and thus, it makes sense for them to focus on those markets where they think the Nord will be a success.
Additionally, the US smartphone market is known for high-end devices as mid-range smartphones are losing their shares in the recent quarters as per analytics firms.
For instance, as per Canalys, smartphones in the $300-$500 price segment only accounted for 10% of the whole market in Q1 2020. Also, $200-$600 tier witnessed a decline from 23% market share in Q1 2019 to 19% in Q1 2020.
This could be the primary reason why OnePlus is not launching the Nord in the US. Hence, it will be conducting a smaller beta program in the region to test the waters. On the bright side, the brand does have plans to launch future Nord series devices in the said region.
Samsung will announce the Galaxy Note20 series next month. The phones will pack new features including a more powerful processor, improved cameras, and displays with a high refresh rate. These features and other unmentioned ones are why we are not surprised at the report that says it will be the most expensive in the history of the series.
According to a tweet by a Twitter user that goes by @Ricciolo1, the Galaxy Note20 series will be the most expensive (Galaxy) Note ever.
and YES … the Note 20 Series will be the most EXPENSIVE note EVER …
(with Covid19 still here,U think is a good idea eh Samsung ?)
There is no info on the price from the source but seeing as the Galaxy Note10 had a launch price of $950, the Note20 will most likely have a starting price of $999 or more. The Galaxy Note20 Ultra whose official renders leaked a few days ago should sell for a much higher price tag.
The Galaxy Note20 series will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865+ processor which isn’t expected to be cheap based on the price of the slightly-less powerful Snapdragon 865. It has also been reported that the variant that will be sold outside the US and China will come with the new Exynos 992 processor which is an upgraded version of the Exynos 990 in the Galaxy S20 series.
Will you be purchasing the Galaxy Note20 series regardless of the price tag? Do let us know in the comment box below.
Recent reports have revealed the existence of the Samsung Galaxy M01s smartphone. Recently, the handset that has a model number of SM-M017F/DS was spotted at the database of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The smartphone has now surfaced on the official support page on Samsung India.
The official support page listing of the Galaxy M01s carries its aforementioned model number. The listing also reveals that it is the 3 GB RAM variant of the device. Hence, there is a possibility that the phone may also exist in a higher or lower RAM edition.
Recently, the Galaxy M01s was spotted at the Google Play Console with key specs. The listing revealed that it is equipped with HD display, Android 9 Pie OS, Helio P22 SoC, and 2 GB of RAM. The Play Console listing mentioned the device as “Samsung Galaxy M01sGalaxyA10s,” which suggested that it could be a rebadged version of the Galaxy A10s. The appearance of the model number of the phone at the TUV Rheinland website revealed that it could be coming with a 4,000mAh battery.
The Galaxy A10s debut last year in August that it has a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display waterdrop notch. It is powered by Helio P22 SoC, 3 GB of RAM, and a 4,000mAh battery. It has an 8-megapixel selfie camera and a rear-facing 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. The handset has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The Galaxy M01 debuted last month in India with a pricing of Rs. 8,999 (~$120). The M01s could be costing priced less than Rs. 10,000 (~$134).
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 12 series later this year powered by 5nm A14 chipset manufactured by TSMC. Now, according to a new tip by Twitter user @L0vetodream, the Taiwanese chipmaker will ship 80 million units of A15 chips to Apple in 2020.
TSMC will prepare 80 million A14 chips for Apple, in this year.
The Americal tech giant is reported to make a radical move with its iPhone 12 lineup this year. First, these handsets will be the first-ever 5G-ready iPhones from the company. Secondly, they are expected to come without a bundled charger and EarPods.
Now, as per a new tip, TSMC will be manufacturing 80 million units of 5nm A14 chip for Apple this year. But this goes against a recent report, which suggested the Cupertino-based company to only ship 15-20 million units of iPhone 12 devices in 2020.
So why Apple ordered these many units of A14 chips if it is going to ship less than half of that amount of iPhone 12 series? Maybe because the company might use the same chip or say A14X for new iPad Pros and ARM Macs.
But that does not make sense either as the iPad Pro 2020 was only introduced a few months back. Further, how can the iPhone maker expect to ship a large number of the first-gen ARM (aka Apple Silicon) Macs?
Hence, we highly recommend you to consider this information with a large pinch of salt.
At the beginning of June, Vivo announced the Vivo X50 series of smartphones in China. By the end of the month, the Chinese firm officially revealed the global arrival of the Vivo X50 series. The X50 series page is now active on its global site. Fresh information reveals that the global launch of the Vivo X50 series may happen in the third week of this month.
It is speculated that the Vivo X50 series may break in the several international markets on July 16 or July 17. It seems that the company will be only releasing the Vivo X50 and Vivo X50 Pro models outside of China. In other words, the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powered Vivo X50 Pro+ could remain exclusive to the Chinese markets.
The Vivo X50 could be available in colors like Frost Bleu and Glaze Black in global markets. The Vivo X50 Pro could be arriving in Alpha Grey color only. Global markets that are expected to receive the Vivo X50 and Vivo X50 Pro smartphones include Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and India.
The Vivo X50 and X50 Pro smartphones have 90Hz 6.56-inch AMOLED Full HD+ displays with punch-hole design. The FunTouch OS 10.5 flavored Android 10 OS runs on X50 and X50 Pro. The Snapdragon 765G fuels both smartphones. The X50 duo comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of internal storage.
The Vivo X50 and X50 Pro are equipped with 32-megapixel front cameras. The X50 has a 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel (portrait) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) quad camera setup. The Vivo X50 Pro has a 48-megapixel (with gimbal OIS) + 8-megapixel (periscope telephoto) + 13-megapixel (portrait) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) quad-camera unit. The Vivo X50 has a 4,200mAh battery whereas the X50 Pro has a 4,315mAh battery. Both come with 33W fast charging.
The iQOO brand was introduced in April last year. All the iQOO smartphones that have launched so far have featured Snapdragon 8XX series flagship chipsets. The Chinese firm is now gearing up to launch the iQOO Z1x as its first mid-range phone powered by a non-flagship chipset. The handset is scheduled to debut on July 9. Various reports have claimed that the iQOO Z1x will be equipped with Snapdragon 765G mobile platform. Today, the company officially confirmed that it will be arriving with the SD765G SoC.
The inclusion of the Snapdragon 765G will bring support for NA / NSA dual-mode 5G connectivity on the iQOO Z1x 5G. The smartphone is pegged to arrive as the cheapest iQOO phone. Hence, it is likely to be priced under 2,000 Yuan (~$283).
The Chinese firm has already revealed that the iQOO Z1x 5G will be sporting a 120Hz refresh rate display. It will be housing a 5,000mAh battery that will come along with 33W fast charging support. New renders of the iQOO Z1x 5G have appeared online. The renders reveal that the handset will be available in colors like black, blue, and white.
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iQOO Z1x
iQOO Z1x
Reports have revealed that the iQOO Z1x 5G houses a 6.57-inch IPS LCD display with punch-hole design. It has a side-facing fingerprint reader. The iQOO UI based Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the smartphone.
It has a front camera of 16-megapixel. A 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit along with an LED flash can be found on the backside of the phone. The handset also features a microSD card slot, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Samsung Galaxy M41 was reported to be canceled but that does not seem to be the case. A massive 6,800 mAh battery has now popped up on China’s 3C and Safety Korea certification bureaus, which could be of this handset, Galaxy M51 or both.
The Galaxy M41 first came into light in March when @OnLeaks shared renders of a device, which he said to be either Galaxy M41 or Galaxy M51. Then, in mid-June, it was reported to be the first Samsung smartphone with an OLED display from a Chiese supplier. A few days later, the handset was claimed to be canceled.
Now, in July, a humongous 6,800 mAh battery with model number EB-BM415ABY clears 3C and Safety Korea certifications. Though MySmartPrice claims it to be of Galaxy M41, a cancelled device, we believe there is a possibility that this battery could be of Galaxy M51 instead or maybe even both.
For those unaware, Galaxy M21, Galaxy M30s, and Galaxy M31 share the same EB-BM207ABY 6,000 mAh battery. If we go by the model number, then this battery should be of Galaxy M20 but it isn’t.
Likewise, the newly certified battery could be included with the so-canceled Galaxy M41, Galaxy M51 or both. Having said that, the latter device has leaked more, including camera specs, Geekbench, launch details, and even a production claim. Therefore, this battery could be more likely of Galaxy M51.
Huawei has been releasing some of the best camera smartphones every year since its partnership with Leica begun. We are half past 2020 but the P40 Pro is still leading the DxOMark Camera chart. The versatile optical zoom camera setup on this handset proves it to be one of the best in the market. Now, as per a patent filed by the company, it has bigger ambitions to continue its lead in the smartphone zoom technology.
The Huawei P40 Pro Plus is currently the only smartphone to offer 10x optical zoom using a periscope lens. The company has further plans to lead in this segment as it patents a design for a unique zoom camera smartphone at European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
Pericope lens offers optical zoom on phones by using lesser space than conventional zoom system. But it still falls behind the traditional zoom technology with larger sensors and lenses.
Huawei aims to fix this by adding support for attachable lenses just like regular cameras. This particular design patent seems to have a triple camera setup consisting of two smaller sensors, an elongated flash module (Xeon?) and a larger sensor which can be used with removable lenses.
Further, the design of the phone is showcased in black color with a textured rear panel for grip. Also, there is a USB Type-C port, a power key, and volume rockers.
That said, Huawei will not be the first to offer an attachable camera lens as Motorola already tried it with its failed Moto Mod. Anyway, it is not sure if this design patent will ever see the light of the day like numerous other patents.
There have been several rumours pertaining to Huawei launching its own branded PC display monitors but nothing has been mentioned officially by the tech giant. However, a Weibo user has again fuelled speculations about the Huawei Display.
The Weibo user not only indicated that the displays are coming but also added that they will be available in three models -high-end, mid-range and low-end. It is believed that all three variants will be released at the same time.
This rumour aligns with previous ones which also point to the existence of three different variants. The Huawei Displays have reportedly been tested over a year ago and is expected to be released in the next few months.
Interm of the specifications, one of the displays is said to be a 32-inch display using a 512 partition or 1024 partition similar to miniLED backlight. Of course, the display will also be included in Huawei’s own ecosystem and has a special compatible collaboration model with Huawei mobile phones.
Apart from Display monitors, Huawei may have also got plans to launch desktop PCs. A Huawei model was spotted on 3DMark last month. The model is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4400G CPU having 6 cores, 12 threads and clock frequency ranging from 3.7-4.3GHz. The CPU is integrated with the Vega 7 GPU clocked at 1800MHz. However, the absence of a discrete graphics card has led to speculations that this may be a mini desktop computer with a small form factor.
Not many days have passed since the launch of OUKITEL WP5 Pro rugged smartphone. In case if you didn’t expect a new device from the company anytime soon, then you’re wrong as a new OUKITEL device has been launched today powered by Android GO with aggressive pricing. The brand new OUKITEL C19 is priced at just $59.99 and the global sale will begin on 13th July.
OUKITEL C19 may not have all the bells and whistles that you’d see on the modern devices. The device is all about value for money as it is powered by the Android 10 GO platform. For the asking price, it packs all the necessities that would make it a great daily driver.
OukiteL C19 Features
Coming to the specs, the C19 boasts a 13MP Sony IMX214 rear camera bolstered by AI Scene Recognition which would render clear and natural-looking photos. Not only that, but the 13MP sensor is also accompanied by three other sensors of varying capabilities giving rise to an aesthetically appealing rear quad camera setup.
As they say, “Display is the face of a smartphone”, the C19 features a brilliant 6.49 inch IPS screen with an HD+ display resolution (1560×720 pixels). A 4000mAh battery powers the device. So, the device is a good package for content consumers with its big display and decent battery capacity. Don’t forget the price, it’s just around $60!
As of the processor, the C19 packs MediaTek MT6737 and pairs a 2GB of RAM with the light-weight Android 10 GO. The C19 offers dual-SIM connectivity and comes with 16GB of internal storage capable of expanding up to 256GB. OUKITEL has made available the device in four different colours – Black, Green, Purple and Blue Gradient.
Like mentioned earlier, the OUKITEL C19 is set to go on sale starting from July 13 as per the company. Given its affordable price tag, the device ought to have a lot of potential buyers worldwide. You can head over to the official website for more details about the Oukitel C19. The company is also hosting a free giveaway for 5 Oukitel C19 units. You can add the device to cart to grab the device when it goes live for open sale.
Google had launched a bid to acquire renowned fitness tracker manufacturer Fitbit in November last year. The $2.1 billion bid has been under scrutiny due to concerns over antitrust and privacy worries.
At the moment, the European Union (EU) is gearing up to launch an investigation on the deal. The European regulatory body is worried that the proposed $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit by Google will lead to sensitive health data collected from Fitbit users over the years getting into the heads of Google. This is viewed as a potential means of strengthening the internet giant’s dominance in the advertising business.
The EU put up a 47-page questionnaire which expected to be filled by potential rivals and other stakeholders of the two companies. The survey questions the potential of the deal to “reinforce Google’s dominance in general search and online advertising”.
Some parts of the directed at users and also developers as the regulator sought to know how this deal will impact developers and the choices customers have should the deal like to a hike in the prices of Fitbit device.
Furthermore, several consumer groups that are not affiliated to ay government have also voiced their decent to the acquisition. The groups include BEUC, which unites EU consumer advocates, as well as the Consumer Federation of America in the US and digital rights groups in Mexico, Brazil and Australia.
The groups are concerned that the deal “would be a game-changer not only for how people interact with the online world but also for digital and related health markets,” a statement said. The major concern borders on Google using the acquisition to venture into new areas and the stifle competition. The brand is presently the owner of the WearOS for wearable devices.
Australia’s Competition and Consumer Commission had earlier on last month raised concerns that the transaction could “further entrench” Google’s dominance and “adversely affect competition in several digital advertising and health markets.”
The deal snow before EU antitrust regulators who are expected to reach a decision by July 20.
China’s 3C certification website is relevant in finding out the charging prowess of upcoming smartphones. It has just detailed what could be the maximum charging speed Huawei‘s next-gen flagship Mate 40 will feature. A Huawei phone charging adapter rated at 66W (11V/6A) has been certified by 3C.
At present, Huawei doesn’t have a smartphone that supports 66W power rating but the 66W-rated charger also supports 40W output speeds (10V/4A). This means that the charger will be compatible with the current 40W SuperCharge smartphones from the company.
Of course, we can’t say for sure if it will be shipped with the Mate 40 but going by precedence, we can conclude that Huawei may likely include it on the Mate 40. Huawei had during the P40 series launch, unveiled a 65W dual-port GaN charger. We also expect the mate 40 series to come with faster wireless charging.
Huami kicked off the Amazfit ZenBuds global crowdfunding exercise on Indiegogo a few days back. The exercise has so far been a resounding success as data obtained from the crowdfunding page shows that over $300,000 was raised within 44 hours after the exercise commenced. As at the time of filing this report, the revenue has topped $366,200 raised by 4480 backers.
The popularity of the ZenBuds is hinged on its impressive design and features. Amazfit Zenbuds adopts a unique design and offers functionalities that go beyond just being a wireless headphone. The earbuds can help users to get a good sleep at night as well as stay focused during the day. Starting at $69 for the single unit early bird deal, the Zenbuds is no doubt an affordable TWS plug, especially when compared to high-graders like the Apple Airpods and others.`
The ZenBuds are able to assist sleep by helping the user de-stress with a noise-blocking design and rich sound output. It also features Smart Interference to create the “right environment and generate sleep-inducing, soothing sounds” to help you sleep better. It also wakes you up with a gradually-rising personal alarm.
The device automatically detects when you are asleep to turn off the sounds, along with heart rate tracking, body position, and movement data collection. As for the battery life, the company claims that ZenBuds offer 12-hours of battery backup on a single charge but you can extend it to 8 nights with the charging case. This includes 12 hours every night – with three hours of music playback, followed by sleep tracking.
The Amazfit ZenBuds will start shipping in September. You can check out the crowdfunding page from the source link below.
MIUI is one of the most popular Chinese Android skins in the smartphone market. Xiaomi announced its latest iteration dubbed as MIUI 12 in April. Since then, the company has been rolling out beta, stable beta, and stable builds to the eligible devices. Amidst this, the brand has been also introducing new features in the beta builds like the newly spotted “AI Shutter” in the MIUI Camera app.
With the release of MIUI 12, Xiaomi overhauled the entire UI with new visuals and animations. The MIUI Camera app has bee also revamped with new icons, features, and gestures.
Now, as per a user @Deiki on Telegram (via XDA Developers), Xiaomi is working on a feature called “AI Shutter” for MIUI Camera app. The implementation is similar to Google’s Top Shot feature on Pixel smartphones.
The string mentioning this feature was spotted in the MIUI Camera app that came with the latest MIUI 12 beta build. According to it, the app will recommend the best shot from the series of pictures taken while tapping and holding the shutter button.
As of now, the “AI Shutter” feature is not live on any Xiaomi/Redmi smartphone. We expect the company to make it available to certain devices in the coming days in their respective weekly builds, followed by stable builds.
Motorola is finally launching a lot of interesting devices this year! After coming back in the flagship segment (after years of silence) with the Motorola Edge+, the company announced the One Fusion+ with a very high value for money. Now, the Lenovo-owned tech giant launched the vanilla Motorola One Fusion offering a huge battery and well-balanced specifications for a very affordable price. And we think it is time to compare it with the best value for money phones out there. After analyzing the price and the specifications of the new handset, we decided one of the most interesting comparisons of the moment may be the one between the new Motorola One Fusion, Redmi Note 9, and Realme 6. Enjoy and, if you can, let us know your opinion by using the comment box.
Motorola One Fusion vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Realme 6
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
13 MP f/2.3 front camera
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.7, f/2.2, f/2.2, and f/2.2
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
5020 mAh, fast charging 18W
4300 mAh, fast charging 30W
5000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, reverse charging, water-repellent
Dual SIM slot, splash resistant
Dual SIM slot, water-repellent
Design
I personally love the design of the Realme 6. It is a very minimalistic phone with its clean back and its punch-hole display. Further, it comes in a very attractive color variant. Redmi Note 9 has a too big camera module, that is why it would not be my choice. The Motorola One Fusion is interesting too, but the presence of a rear-mounted fingerprint reader makes it less attractive, at least according to my tastes. In each case, you get a plastic design with a protection against water, but you can not put these devices underwater if you want to avoid damages. They are just water-repellent.
Display
The most impressive display belongs to the Realme 6: just like the Redmi Note 9, it has an IPS panel with a Full HD+ resolution, but unlike its rivals, it sports a 90 Hz refresh rate which allows a smoother viewing experience. So it is an average panel but with a higher refresh rate. And it also boasts a satisfying brightness. The Motorola One Fusion loses this comparison because it comes with a below-average resolution: its display is just HD+ instead of Full HD+, so the level of detail and the pixel density are lower.
Specs & Software
Realme 6 wins the hardware comparison as it comes with the most powerful processor: the Helio G90T by MediaTek paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. But the Motorola One Fusion remains a very interesting phone for power users due to its reliable Snapdragon 710 chipset providing a lower energy consumption. The Redmi Note 9 is fueled by the Helio G85 paired with max 4 GB of RAM, it does not stand a chance with the Realme 6.
Camera
If we look at camera specifications, we see that Realme 6 is superior again. It is a mid-range camera phone just like its two rivals, but it has a better 64 MP main sensor which should allow capturing better photos. However, do not underestimate the Motorola One Fusion with its bright focal aperture and its 118° ultrawide sensor. Note that none of these devices is a real camera phone, if you need something better with a similar price you should opt for an OPPO Reno2 which offers a great optical stabilization paired with a Sony main sensor and a telephoto lens.
Battery
Motorola One Fusion and Redmi Note 9 sport much bigger batteries than Realme 6 and they come with a standard refresh rate, so their battery life is a lot longer than Realme 6. Between Motorola One Fusion and Redmi Note 9, the former wins because it has a more efficient chipset and a lower display resolution. These elements allow to get a lower energy consumption and a longer battery life. But note that Redmi Note 9 charges faster thanks to its 18W fast charging technology, and it even supports reverse charging so that you can use it as a power bank. Realme 6 charges even faster with its smaller battery a 30W charging tech.
Price
Motorola One Fusion hitten the shelves with a €200/$225 price tag, Redmi Note 9 is priced about €160/$180, and you can actually find Realme 6 for less than €200/$225 thanks to online street prices. With these prices, the Realme 6 is surely the most interesting handset, if we exclude battery life.
Sharp has launched the flagship Aquos R5G in Taiwan. This is the first time the Japanese company is launching the model since it was first unveiled in Japan in February this year. The 5G phone is on offer for NT 34,990 (~$1,187) and will be available in black and white colours. The first sale is scheduled to commence on July 6.
The Aquos R5G, just like Sharp is known for, adopts unique design. It features not one but two notches on its massive 6.5-inch IPS display. The display has an aspect ratio of 19.8:9, supports a 120Hz refresh rate and has QHD+ resolution. One of the notches is at the top, a waterdrop notch which holds the selfie camera. There is a second notch at the bottom edge which holds the phone’s fingerprint sensor. The display has a 19.8:9 aspect ratio and is protected by Gorilla Glass 6. The phone comes with an IP68 waterproof rating and weighs 189g.
The Aquos R5G is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865 flagship SoC paired with 12GB LPDDR5RAM and there is 256GB of UFS 3.0 flash storage. The phone runs on Android 10 while the light is kept on by a disappointing 3,730mAh battery.
At the rear, the phone features a quad-camera setup consisting of a 12MP main shooter with OIS, a 48MP ultrawide module and a 12MP telephoto cam which also boasts OIS. The fourth cutout is for the ToF module. The phone is also capable of capturing 8K videos from the ultra-wide module.
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