With the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and the cases rising around the world, one of the most effective ways to prevent the infection is personal hygiene and sensitizing things and products that you come in contact with.
Spotting the opportunity, Samsung has launched a new UV sterilizer for smartphones, accessories, and electronic products. As per the company’s claim, it can kill up to 99 percent of germs and bacteria using UV-C radiation.
The Dual UV setup in the device can eliminate pathogens and bacteria on both the sides of a device in a single go. It’s large in size, measuring 22.8 x 12.8 x 4.9cm, and thus, it can accommodate larger devices like the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Samsung says that it should thoroughly disinfect both sides of your phone in just about 10 minutes. Its functionality isn’t limited to just disinfection. The new Samsung UV Sterilizer also doubles up as a wireless charger and supports 10W charging.
It seems to be an extension of the phone sanitizing service that Samsung is already offering in about 19 countries across the world through its own Samsung Service Centers and Samsung Experience Stores.
As for the Samsung UV Sanitizer, it is currently only available for purchase in Thailand for a price of 1,590 baht, which roughly converts to $50. We expect the company to make this product available in other countries soon, but there’s no confirmation yet.
Earlier this year, in March, ZTE-backed Nubia had launched its latest high-end gaming smartphone, dubbed Nubia Red Magic 5G. The phone comes with a powerful set of specifications and is among the world’s first smartphones to pack 16GB of RAM.
Now, the company has announced that the Red Magic 5G will be the first smartphone in the world to have support for the 120Hz frame rate for the KartRider Rush+ game in China. At this time, the feature seems to be limited to the Chinese market only.
The KartRider Rush+, a mobile kart racing game, was launched a few months ago and comes with a robust set of tracks, diverse game modes, and countless kart customization options. Before making an international debut, the game was first launched in China.
It’s noteworthy that the Red Magic 5G isn’t the first smartphone to have support for 120Hz frame rate games but it is the first one to support KartRider Rush+ at such a high frame rate. Phones like ASUS ROG Phone 2 and Samsung Galaxy S20 also have support for several games at the 120Hz frame rate.
The Nubia Red Magic 5G features a 6.65-inch 144Hz AMOLED display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, which is paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.0 storage.
As the name suggests, the phone also supports 5G connectivity just like any other flagship smartphone released this year. Being a gaming phone, it features a striking design along with RGB light. Other features of the phone include liquid cooling with an internal fan, shoulder buttons, and WiFi 6.
In the camera department, it comes with a triple camera setup consisting of a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide shooter, and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front side, it comes with an 8MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The smartphone is running Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with a custom user interface on top. The device is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and comes with support for 55W fast charging technology.
As the launch of the date for the Huawei Mate 40 series flagship smartphone nears, more and more details about the phone keep surfacing online. After information about the 3D facial recognition function, we now have details about the speaker.
The latest report indicates that the upcoming Huawei Mate 40 series smartphones will come packed with symmetrical dual speakers to ensure better audio experience. This will be similar to the one offered by the Chinese company in Mate 20 series.
Well, stereo speakers,what else? Umm pill hole and centered square/ rectangle rear camera area https://t.co/cIKSwfMFvz
The Mate 20 series smartphones also had support for Dolby Atmos audio but we doubt that the upcoming Mate 40 will have Dolby Atmos because of the on-going US-China trade war. However, the symmetrical dual speakers alone should be enough to provide improved and balanced audio experience.
The development comes just a day after it was reported that the Huawei Mate 40 Pro will come with support for 3D face recognition technology that will be used to authenticate digital payments. It was also revealed that the sensors used for this tech will be placed under the punch-hole cutout on the display.
As per the reports, the Mate 40 Pro will come with a 90Hz refresh rate display and a unique screen resolution of 2640 x 1200 pixels. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the next-generation Kirin chipset which could be manufactured using the 5nm process by TSMC, possibly Kirin 1000.
The highlight of the Mate series smartphones has been the awesome camera features and we expect the same from Huawei for the upcoming Mate 40 series. But to know what exactly the company has up its sleeves for the flagship smartphone, we’ll have to wait for the official launch announcement.
While the company has not yet revealed anything related to the smartphone and its launch date, some reports have indicated that Huawei is likely to launch this flagship lineup somewhere around September or October this year.
Last year, foldable smartphones became a reality and while companies like Samsung, Huawei, and Motorola have already launched their own foldable smartphone in the market, other companies are yet to commercially launch their foldable phones, even though they are working on such technology.
However, it seems that LG is going a step forward and is gearing up to launch a smartphone with a rollable display. As per the report coming from Korea, this project is codenamed as “Project B”. A patent for a similar smartphone was published last year.
LG Rollable Display Smartphone Patent
As per the report, LG has already begun working on a prototype of this rollable display smartphone and is expected to launch the smartphone early next year. The phone will have display rolling out from the sides and the company will be using Flexible Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) to achieve this.
To make this a reality, LG Electronics is working with China-based display maker BOE for the flexible OLED panel. While the rollable display isn’t difficult compared to the foldable display, the difficulty arises in ensuring that the design and other materials and components on the device support this new display technology.
Apart from this Project B rollable display smartphone, the South Korean company is working on a few more smartphones. In the second half of this year, LG will be launching a flagship smartphone codenamed “Horizontal”.
Next year, the company will be launching a smartphone which is codenamed “Rainbow”. However, it’s not yet known what makes these upcoming flagship smartphones from the company interesting.
Recently, the company launched the LG Velvet smartphone which comes with a revamped design. It features a 6.9-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels and a 20.5:9 aspect ratio. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G mobile platform which brings 5G support with its built-in modem.
It packs 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage that can be expanded to up to 2TB via microSD card slot. There’s a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 5MP depth sensor. On the front side, there’s a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The LG Velvet runs the latest Android 10 operating system and comes powered by a 4,300mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. The company is also rumored to soon launch a 4G-only variant of the smartphone.
In November 2019, Motorola launched the renewed Motorola Razr clamshell phone. One of the major attractions of the device was that it came with a foldable display. Due to the presence of an obsolete processor, the device could only support LTE connectivity. Multiple reports have claimed that the Lenovo-owned firm is gearing up to launch 5G version of the Motorola Razr phone. There are contradictory reports about its arrival. In June, reputed leakster Evan Blass revealed that it may launch by the end of August. However, a newer report claimed that its launch has been delayed and it may debut in 2021. Today, the tipster shared a leaked specs sheet of the Razr 5G.
Past reports have revealed that the upcoming Motorola Razr 5G is codenamed as Smith. However, according to Blass, the phone also another codename called Odyssey. A previous report had claimed that there may not be any changes in the dimensions of the inner and outer screens of the Razr 2. The new leak states that it’s has a 6.2-inch main display which is same as the last year’s model.
The dual SIM Motorola Razr 5G phone will come with slots for nano-SIM and e-SIM. It will come preinstalled with Android 10 OS. It will be a main camera of 48-megapixel. Previous reports have claimed that it could be the Samsung ISOCELL GM1 sensor. For selfies, the device possesses a 20-megapixel snapper.
The Motorola Razr 5G will arrive with 256 GB of storage. It will be available in Mercury Silver color. The handset could be also arriving in other color editions. Lastly, it will not be a waterproof device. Previous reports have revealed that the Motorola Razr 5G will be equipped with Snapdragon 765G SoC. The phone could be backed by a 2,845mAh battery.
POCO India recently confirmed that it will be launching the POCO M2 Pro smartphone in India on July 7. The microsite for the phone is now active on Flipkart e-commerce site in the country. Ahead of the launch, the brand is busy revealing the key specs and features of the POCO M2 Pro. Today, it revealed that the fast charging capabilities of the smartphone.
As can be seen in the screenshot, the POCO M2 Pro has support for 33W fast charging. The company is expected to reveal more features of the phone before its announcement. The teaser image on the microsite shows that it has a square-shaped camera with four cameras inside it.
Yesterday, the POCO M2 Pro had appeared on Geekbench benchmarks. The listing carried its ‘gram’ codename and it revealed that it is driven by a Snapdragon octa-core processor that has a base frequency of 1.80GHz. It could be featuring the Snapdragon 720G SoC. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM and it is loaded with Android 10 OS.
Past reports have revealed that its model number is M2003J6CI and it is being said that it could be a rebranded version of the Snapdragon 720G powered Redmi Note 9 Pro smartphone that debuted in Europe. The Redmi phone supports 30W fast charging. Rumors surrounding the POCO M2 Pro have claimed that the device is tailor-made for the Indian audience.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD 20:9 aspect ratio display that delivers Full HD+ resolution. The SD720G chipset on the device is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. It comes in 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. The MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS runs on the Redmi Note 9 Pro.
It has a front camera of 16-megapixel. Its rear houses a 64-megapixel quad-camera system. The phone house a 5,020mAh battery with 30w fast charging. It is fitted with a side-facing fingerprint reader.
Samsung is still mum on the launch date of its upcoming Unpacked event that will see the arrival of devices like Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Fold 2 foldable phone and Galaxy Z Flip 5G clamshell. Rumors are rife that these devices will be announced on Aug. 5. Popular tipster Evan Blass has shared a GIF image that gives a 360-degree view of the Mystic Bronze version of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G.
The GIF images a good look at the design of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. The Mystic Bronze variant and the grey model that appeared on TENAA recently suggests that the flip phone will be arriving with a frosted glass design. The overall design of the device is almost identical to the Galaxy Z Flip that went official alongside the Galaxy S20 series in February.
The TENAA listing of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G revealed that it measures 167.3 x 73.6 x 72mm when opened. The device weighs 183 grams. The volume rocker and a capacitive fingerprint sensor can be seen on the right spine of the phone. A SIM card slot is available on the left edge.
The bottom edge of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G is populated with a USB-C port, a microphone and an external speaker. An additional microphone can be seen on the top edge of the clamshell smartphone. The Samsung branding can be seen on the hinge of the device. The backside of the has a 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel dual camera setup with an LED flash on the left and to its right is a 1.05-inch secondary AMOLED screen for viewing notifications.
Opening the flip phone reveals its 6.7-inch Infinity-O AMOLED Full HD+ display and a selfie camera of 12-megapixel. The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform is expected to fuel the device with 8 GB of RAM. It may come with 256 GB of built-in storage. It has a 2500mAH + 704mAH dual-part battery. It is likely to support 25W fast charging.
Last year in May, Google announced the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL as its first non-flagship Pixel-branded smartphones. The Pixel 3a series with its sub-$400 pricing was well-received than the Pixel 3 series of flagship phones. A fresh report on Android Police states that it received an official confirmation from Google that it will not be adding more stock of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL phones on the Google Store in the U.S.
Customers in the U.S. who are interested in purchasing the Pixel 3a duo can avail it through third-party retailers while the supplies last. The Pixel 3a is now “out of stock” on the Google Store in the U.S. Meanwhile the Google Pixel 4a is busy bagging different certifications which indicates its launch could be near.
Recently, the Google Pixel 4a was certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in India, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. The Pixel 4a was initially expected to debut at the Google I/O 2020 event. However, the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It was then speculated that the smartphone will be announced in June. However, a reliable tipster had recently claimed that the Pixel 4a may go official on July 13. Various reports have claimed that the search engine giant will not be releasing the Pixel 4a XL handset. The company is yet to release an official confirmation on the arrival of the Pixel 4a.
The Google Pixel 4a has a Full HD+ 5.81-inch OLED panel with a punch-hole design. It has a front camera o 8-megapixel. Its rear features a square-shaped module that houses an LED flash and a 12.2-megapixel camera. The rear panel has a traditional fingerprint sensor.
The Snapdragon 730 SoC fuels the device with 6 GB of RAM. It may house a 3,080mAh battery that may support 18W fast charging. The phone may arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB storage variants. They are likely to be priced at $299 and $349, respectively.
Numerous reports have claimed that the iQOO is planning to launch a handset named iQOO Z1x as the weaker edition of the iQOO Z1 phone that debuted in May. Yesterday, the smartphone appeared on TENAA with its entire specifications and images. Today, the company confirmed through its official Weibo account that the iQOO Z1x 5G will be made official on July 9.
The launch poster only confirms the unveil date and the iQOO Z1x 5G moniker. Rumors surrounding the smartphone have claimed that it will be the first non-flagship phone from the brand. Hence, it will be arriving as the cheapest iQOO smartphone with a pricing of under 2,000 Yuan (~$282).
The iQOO Z1x 5G’s TENAA listing revealed that it has a 6.57-inch IPS LCD screen. It has a round-shaped cutout for the 16-megapixel selfie camera at the upper-left corner. The screen produces 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. The iQOO Z1x 5G is expected to support a 120Hz refresh rate.
The 2.4GHz Snapdragon 765G is said to power the iQOO Z1x 5G along with 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM. The phone is expected to release in China in storage editions like 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. The Android 10 OS along with the latest iQOO UI will come preloaded on the smartphone.
The iQOO Z1x 5G has a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system on its rear. The device draws the power to perform from a 5,000mAh battery. iQOO is expected to offer 33W fast charging support on the device. It features a side-mounted fingerprint reader and lacks a microSD card slot.
Huami has finally launched the Amazfit Zenbuds TWS earbud for the global market via Indiegogo crowdfunding platform. The Zenbuds was first announced in January this year alongside the Powerbuds, T-Rex smartwatch and Amazfit HomeStudio treadmill.
The Amazfit Zenbuds isn’t just an earphone but offers more especially helping users to get a good sleep at night as well as stay focused during the day and find your zen. The earbuds are available for $69 for the single unit early bird deal. After the exercise, the Zenbuds will be sold for $149. There is a second perk bundled with an eye mask.
Amazfit ZenBuds are designed to help you de-stress and have a good night’s sleep. It comes with a noise-blocking design (still fit snugly in your ears) and is backed by Knowles Balanced Armature.
It 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.
Huami will start shipping the ZenBuds to backers in September.
Nokia had announced its first 5G phone, the Nokia 8.3 5G, during an online event in March this year. The company unmasked the device and also announced its features and price. But talking about the availability, Nokia hinted that the device will be available in Europe this summer. Indeed the phone has gone on pre-order in the UK but the release date is still undisclosed.
However, a new listing by a retailer in Switzerland has been spotted. The listing points to the phone going on sale on September 15 in the country. The retailer did not include the pricing of the phone but it will come in a Polar Night colour.
We’ll have to at the Clove UK listing to find the Nokia 8.3 5G price as it is listed for £499. Availability is scheduled for this month though no exact date is specified. The phone is listed in a single 6/64GB trim and it remains to see if the 8/256GB variant will also be available. As usual, we’ll be on the lookout for new developments regarding the launch of the Nokia 8.3 5G.
As a reminder, the Nokia 8.3 5G features a mammoth 6.81-inch PureDisplay with an FHD+ resolution, punch-hole and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone features a Pixelworks chip that helps it convert SDR to HDR content.
The device is powered by a Snapdragon 765G processor paired with 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB or 128GB of expandable storage. For photography, it packs a Quad camera setup at the rear comprising a 64MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro camera. All four cameras have ZEISS optics. A 24MP camera is housed in the punch-hole in front for selfies.
Last month, ASUS confirmed that it will be launching the ROG Phone 3 gaming smartphone in July. The exact launch date was not revealed. Fresh information reveals that the Taiwanese company sent out invites for the ROG Phone 3 launch event that will be held on July 22.
The ‘ROG 2020 Game Changer’ launch event for the ASUS ROG Phone 3 will be held at three places such as Taiwan, Milan (Italy) and New York (USA). The online-only unveil event will kick at 11 PM in Taiwan, at 5 PM local time in Italy, and at 11 AM in the U.S. As the company revealed in June, the ROG Phone 3 will be arriving with gaming optimizations from Tencent in China.
Recently, the handset had surfaced on TENAA with all its specifications and images. The smartphone is believed to debut as one of the first smartphones fueled by the Snapdragon 865+ mobile platform.
The ROG Phone 3’s TENAA appearance revealed that it has a 6.59-inch AMOLED display that produces Full HD+ resolution. It is likely to arrive with support for up to 144Hz refresh rate. The display of the ROG Phone 3 could be integrated with a fingerprint sensor.
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 features a front camera of 13-megapixel. The rear side of the phone has a 64-megapixel triple camera unit. The SD865+ SoC could be coupled with up to 16 GB of RAM. It may offer users with up to 512 GB of built-in storage. The ROG UI based Android 10 OS will run on the device. The phone houses a 5,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.
The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra official renders were accidentally shared by Samsung Russia showing the rear design upon a mystic bronze paint job. But before then, prolific tipster Ice Universe had shared pictures of the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20+ cases. The cases were taken from an angle that gives a vivid indication of the size of both models.
The pictures also show the camera bumps of both models with that of the Note20+ clearly larger, suggesting it will use the S20 Ultra’s camera or a higher version of it. A 108MP sensor is rumoured to be included, although the periscope cam digital zoom will go up to 50x.
The vanilla Galaxy Note20 most likely will use the S20/S20+ camera with the main sensor being 12MP, teaming up with a 16MP ultra-wide module and a 64MP sensor for zooming and 8k video. There are other differences between both models, the Note20+ will have a curved 1440p+ display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, while the Note20 will have a flat 1080p+ screen with 60Hz refresh rate.
Also for the Galaxy Note20+ are two different screen protectors, with thinner bezels compared to that of the Galaxy Note10+. Presumably, it will be thinner than the Note20 bezel.
Other news about the Samsung’s flagship series as released by Ice Universe, shows the Galaxy Note20+ (which might probably be called Note20 ultra), will come with a copper colour option with a slight pinkish tint. The most important is the glass that will be frosted, suggesting that the other colours will, like the current model, have a glossy finish.
Samsung‘s latest Galaxy A series model, the Galaxy A31 that was recently launched in India has received a price cut there, less than a month after launch. The Galaxy A31 has a single 6GB RAM and storage of 128GB, which was previously sold at Rs. 21,999, is now priced at Rs. 20,999, a reduction of Rs. 1000. The revised price is already reflecting in online stores like Amazon India and Samsung India eStore, with the revised price on offline stores expected soon. However, Flipkart, which also has the phone listed, is yet to revise the price.
The Samsung Galaxy A31 runs Android 10 with One UI on top. The phone is packed with 6.4-inch Infinity-U Super AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixel. It is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio P65 SoC processor paired with 6GB of RAM. The onboard 128GB storage can be expanded up to 512GB via microSD card.
The phone sports a quad rear camera setup housing a 48-megapixel main camera, 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, 5-megapixel macro sensor and 5-megapixel depth sensor. For selfie and video call, it is equipped with a 20-megapixel front camera,
Options for connectivity on the phone include the dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth version 5.0, Wi-Fi, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C port. Furthermore, the Galaxy A31 packs a 5,000mAh battery that has 15W fast charging support.
The launch of the Galaxy Note20 series is still more than a month away. While CAD renders have given us an idea of what the phones will look like, we now have our first official look at the Galaxy Note20 Ultra thanks to Samsung Ukraine.
The official Samsung Ukraine website accidentally put up images of the Mystic Bronze variant of the phone and it is a really gorgeous device. The pictures were posted under the Galaxy Note8’s page according to Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) who shared them on Twitter.
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra is shown to have four rear cameras, one of which has a periscope lens that will provide up to 50x zoom. The phone has a pretty thick rectangular camera bump that also houses the LED flash.
The images show the S Pen in a matching color but none shows the front of the phone.
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra will launch alongside its sibling on August 5. The phone will be powered by a Snapdragon 865 processor and have support for 5G. There will also be an Exynos version of the phone. Other features are a QHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 16GB of RAM, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and support for wireless charging.
Samsung has announced a UV sterilizer for phones that costs roughly $50. The product announcement was made today in Thailand but there is no mention of its release in other markets.
It is no news that our phones are one of our dirtiest possessions and can help in spreading germs. Therefore, it is advised that we frequently clean our devices. The UV-C Portable sterilizer is designed to kill the germs on phones. Samsung says the device can kill up to 99% of germs on both sides of the phone in just 10 minutes.
It can also be used to sterilize other devices and items including earbuds, smartwatches, and masks. One of the product images even shows it being used to sterilize a pair of sunglasses.
Another feature of the sterilizer is that it doubles as a wireless charging power bank. So if you are running low on battery, you can throw your phone in and have it charge while sterilizing. Samsung says charging doesn’t stop once sterilization is completed. The sterilizer itself charges via a USB-C port.
The sterilizer measures 22.8 x 12.8 x 4.9 centimeters and can hold devices as large as the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and the Galaxy Z Flip when unfolded. You can only sanitize the Galaxy Fold when it is folded.
The Samsung UV Sterilizer is priced at ฿1,590 (~$51) and is already available for purchase on the official Samsung Experience Store and partner stores.
In the past few days, a lot of details have been revealed about OnePlus‘ upcoming budget smartphone. The name is confirmed to be OnePlus Nord and the company’s CEO has even explained the meaning and vision behind the name selection. The company has also started receiving pre-orders for the model.
A prototype of the OnePlus Nord
Also in the open, is the fact that the Nord will not be heading to North America right away even though the name has something to do with “North”. However, noted tipster Ishan Agarwal has now shared a list of countries where the OnePlus Nord will be available to pre-order. All of the countries on the list are in Europe which is rational. OnePlus is mostly popular in Europe and India. India isn’t listed but the phone will be available in India where it can be pre-ordered via Amazon India.
The list of countries where the OnePlus Nord will be launched includes;
France
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Latvia
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovenia
Slovakia
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
Although the Nord won’t be heading to North America, OnePlus did hint that a “select number” of users on the continent would be able to participate in a limited beta program after launch. We expect the company to come out with modalities for the selection of participants for the beta program after the launch is done and dusted.
Cubot is popularly known for bringing affordable smartphones. After bringing affordable Cubot P40 earlier last month, the company is here with Cubot X30 featuring a Penta-camera rear module. The smartphone is soon launching a new premium smartphone carrying high-end specification on July 10. It will feature a new Penta-camera module featuring 48-megapixel AI primary camera.
Cubot X30 will come with a 6.4-inch FHD+ punch-hole display sporting a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels. There’s a Curved glass is present on the rear side to provide protection and premium look. It’s available in two different storage variants featuring a 6GB RAM + 128 GB internal storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage.
The Cubot X30 embeds a Penta-rear camera module featuring a 48-megapixel primary AI lens, 16-megapixel super wide-angle lens, a macro lens and others. Other details about the rear-camera module are not yet available. However, a beautiful squarish module hosts Penta-camera along with an LED flash.
It runs on stock Android 10 with seamless gesture navigation, improved privacy controls, and much more. There won’t be any bloatware which affects the smartphone’s performance. The stock Android-like experience of the smartphone makes it worth every cent.
The company is hosting a free giveaway of Cubot X30 smartphone that you can enter by heading to the official website. You can add the X30 smartphone to cart by heading to the Aliexpress.
Yesterday we assisted in the launch of three entry-level phones unveiled on the same day: Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C, and Realme C11. All of them will be sold with a price tag inferior to €100, which is the reason why we decided to compare them. But they are not the only valid devices you can find for less than €100 in this second half of 2020. That is why we decided to compare one of them with other entry-level phones launched recently. In this article, we decided to compare the Redmi 9A to the amazing Honor 9A and the Samsung Galaxy M01. After checking the differences between the Redmi 9A and these two rivals, you can our previous comparison to see how it performs against the Redmi 9C and the Realme C11. If you want other entry-level comparisons between the most recent devices, let us know in the comments.
Xiaomi Redmi 9A vs Huawei Honor 9A vs Samsung Galaxy M01
Huawei Honor 9A
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Samsung Galaxy M01
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
159.1 x 74.1 x 9 mm, 185 grams
N/D
147.5 x 70.9 x 9.8 mm, 168 grams
DISPLAY
6.3 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 278 ppi, IPS LCD
6.53 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD
5.7 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 294 ppi, PLS TFT
PROCESSOR
Mediatek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz
Mediatek Helio G25, octa-core 2.0 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, octa-core 1.95 GHz
MEMORY
3 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
2 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE
Android 10, EMUI
Android 10, MIUI
Android 10, One UI
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA
Triple 13 + 5 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4
8 MP f/2.4 front camera
Single 13 MP
5 MP front camera
Dual 13 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4
5 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh
5000 mAh, 10W charging
4000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Design
When it comes to the look, my favorite device of this comparison is the Redmi 9A. Unfortunately, it lacks a fingerprint reader, but it has a cleaner back and a compact camera module, unlike the Honor 9A. But some may prefer the Samsung Galaxy M01 due to its more compact size, given its smaller display. It has a lower screen-to-body ratio, but it is the most compact entry-level here. The color variants of the Honor 9A are awesome, but I do not like its bigger camera module. On the other hand, it is the only to offer a fingerprint reader, which is rear-mounted. The handset is even more compact than the Redmi 9A but bigger than the Samsung Galaxy M01.
Display
Samsung Galaxy M01 has the most compact display and it is easier to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket, but its PLS TFT display is inferior to the panels found on the Redmi 9A and Honor 9A. Not that its rivals come with amazing panels: they got below-average displays with a just acceptable HD+ resolution, but at least they are IPS panel. And they also offer a wider diagonal. If you want a higher display quality, you should go either for the Redmi 9A or the Honor 9A without thinking twice.
Specs & Software
The Helio G25 chipset is actually the most powerful of the trio and it offers higher CPU and GPU performance. Despite it is an entry-level SoC, it is meant for gamers thanks to its good GPU and HyperEngine technology by MediaTek. But while the Helio G25 is a better chipset, some may prefer the Samsung Galaxy M01 because it offers a Qualcomm’s SoC and 3 GB of RAM instead of 2 GB. It became extremely hard to find a Qualcomm’s chipset in the lowest price segment, but Samsung Galaxy M01 is fueled by the Snapdragon 439 which is Qualcomm’s entry-level offering. With its Helio P22, Honor 9A comes with the weakest hardware department, but it has more internal storage: 64 GB instead of 32 GB. However, in each case, you can expand the internal storage with a micro SD.
Camera
Honor 9A is the most advanced camera phone because it has a better main sensor with a brighter focal aperture, so it is able to shoot better photos in more light conditions. It is also a better camera phone because it is the only one with an ultrawide sensor. It is a low-end 5 MP lens, but better than nothing. The ultrawide sensor is paired with a depth sensor sporting a 2 MP resolution, while Samsung Galaxy M01 has just a main sensor and a depth sensor. Redmi 9A comes with just a single 13 MP sensor, so it is not the best choice for photography. Honor 9A also wins the selfie comparison thanks to its 8 MP front camera.
Battery
The huge 5000 mAh batteries found on the Redmi 9A and the Honor 9A will allow them to last a lot more than Samsung Galaxy M01 on a single charge. It is hard to say which one between Redmi 9A and Honor 9A will last more, we had no chance to test the battery life of the Redmi 9A and this comparison is only based on the specs on the paper. Samsung Galaxy M01 still delivers a very long battery life, so you may opt for this device if you want a faster battery charging since none of these handsets features a fast charging technology.
Price
Redmi 9A is priced just €75/$84, Honor 9A costs €114/$128, and Samsung Galaxy M01 has a €106/$119 price tag. There is not a definitive winner of this comparison: the Redmi 9A offers the highest performance and amazing battery life but a more disappointing camera department. Honor 9A has the best cameras and great battery life, but it lacks a great hardware side. Samsung Galaxy M01 sits right in the middle with decent hardware and cameras, but with a smaller battery and an inferior display.
For its first mid-range phone in years, OnePlus is going with a name rather than a number or even an alphabet. There have been speculations about what the name Nord means. You don’t have to wonder anymore as OnePlus’s CEO Carl Pei has explained the meaning behind the name.
In an Instagram post, the company executive said the name comes from the “concept of true north”. He goes on to explain that we all have an inner compass that guides us. And then concludes by saying the new product line is a reminder for them to always search for their true north.
The OnePlus Nord is the first of an affordable line of smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer. It will be priced under $500 and will have support for 5G. Other features are dual selfie cameras, 30W fast charging, and an AMOLED display with a high refresh rate.
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