Cubot P40 with Quad-Camera, NFC and Android 10 goes on sale for $89.99

Blackview & Aliexpress 618 Sale for 10 Lucky Guys

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Jun 6, 2020

Redmi is yet to officially launch Redmi 9 but the device is already available for purchase on multiple e-commerce platforms including GizTop. You can get the handset in 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB storage configurations with international shipping for only $139 and $159 respectively. The device comes in Grey, Purple, and Green color paint jobs.

Yesterday, we brought you an exclusive leak of Redmi 9 box revealing the variants, colors, and even price. Earlier today, the phone was found listed on Lazada exposing the entire specifications. In fact, the sale for the handset is currently live on that platform just like GizTop.

The Redmi 9 features a polycarbonate body with a matte finish unlike the glossy surface on its predecessor Redmi 8. It comes powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage, which is much better than the previous model’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset.

Also, it sports a 6.53-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) IPS LCD panel with a dew-drop notch compared to HD+ display present in the older model. Further, it comes with a quad-camera setup consisting of a 13MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 5MP macros shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. Whereas, for selfies, it has an 8MP snapper at the front.

Redmi 9 Colors

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Other features of the Redmi 9 include 4G, VoLTE, dual SIM, dedicated microSD card slot, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 3.5 mm headphone jack, IR blaster, fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C port, MIUI 11 based on Android Pie, 5,020 mAh battery, and support for 18W fast charging.

As mentioned in the beginning, you can buy the all-new Redmi 9 before launch on GizTop with international shipping from the link provided below.

Buy Redmi 9 From GizTop

Blackview BV6300 Pro and A80 smartphones leak via the Blackview 618 Sale page

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Simranpal Singh

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Jun 6, 2020

Blackview is preparing for the massive Midyear Shopping Festival on Aliexpress. It is a yearly coupon discount extravaganza offering considerable discounts to the users via different activities. Blackview recently published the Blackview 618 Sale page giving us a glimpse of the primary discount details. Surprisingly, the page also unveiled some information about the upcoming two new smartphones – Blackview BV6300 Pro and Blackview A80.

Blackview 618 Sale page published on June 2 showcases two unreleased Blackview smartphones which are slated to go on sale from June 15. It depicts the detail of Blackview BV6300 Pro and the standard Blackview A80 standard smartphone. The company will offer a 31% discount on Blackview BV6300 Pro rugged smartphone, while a 40% off will be applicable on Blackview A80. The special discount will be applicable for the first 2000 units, and later the price of Blackview A80 will increase to $65.99.

Blackview BV6300 Pro is slimmer and less bulky in comparison with other rugged smartphones. It would be an ideal choice for the users who are looking for a similar rugged smartphone at an affordable price. Meanwhile, Blackview A80 is better for photography lovers having some budget constraints.

Moreover, interested users can get up to 55% discount on the other popular Blackview smartphones. A massive $90 discount coupon is applicable if you shop for $300 or more. The primary devices like Blackview BV9900 Pro and BV9800 Pro will be up for grabs at great discounts on June 15. Moreover, $90 discount coupons will be limited to 556 users and will be available from midnight on June 10.

Blackview will host live video streaming interactive session showing the durability tests of their rugged smartphones. Moreover, you can join the Giveaway to win a new smartphone, including a BV6300 Pro or a Blackview A80.

Telegram adds video editor, two-step verification, cache management tool, and more

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Jun 6, 2020

Telegram is one of the popular cross-platform instant messaging apps in the market. Every now and then, the service adds new features to keep its users entertained. Hence, the latest version of the brings a host of new features like video editor, animated stickers in photos and videos, two-step verification, cache management, and more.

Telegram has been existing for 7 years but it has added two-step verification only now. As they say better late than never. If you really care about your account, you should definitely enable it after updating the app to the latest version.

The second interesting feature in the latest update is the new video editor which allows users to tweak a number of parameters like brightness and saturation to name a few. Also, animated stickers can be now inserted in images or videos while editing them. Thus, users can convert a boring image to a GIF.

Further, the new update also adds a brand new trending GIFs section to discover new ones easily. The company also claims to have improved loading times for GIFs in the panel.

If you use chat folders, then you are in for a treat as Telegram now allows you to add or remove chats in or out of any folder by simply long tapping on them.

Last but not least, Android users also get a new cache management tool which can be accessed from Settings > Data and Storage > Storage Usage.

Redmi 9 is almost official; Specifications, pricing and renders appear on retailer site

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 6, 2020

GizmoChina carried an exclusive leak yesterday that revealed the pricing, variants, and color editions of the Redmi 9. While Xiaomi is still silent on the arrival of the Redmi 9 series, leakster Sudhanshu Ambhore who had recently shared the specs sheet of the Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C NFC edition, Redmi 9C and Redmi 9 has now claimed that the Redmi 9 series scheduled to go official in the coming week. The Redmi 9 is now listed on the Lazada retailer site in the Philippines with full specs, pricing, and images.

Redmi 9 specifications

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel with Dot Drop notch. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It protects the eyes of the users from harmful blue light.

The MediaTek Helio G80 chipset with LPDDR4x RAM powers the smartphone. The handset comes with eMMC 5.1 storage. It draws power from a 5,020mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through USB-C.

Editor’s Pick: Redmi 7A is receiving Android 10 but newer and costlier Xiaomi phones are still running Android Pie

There is a unique circle decoration for the AI quad-camera on the back panel of the Redmi 9. It consists of a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 118-degree field-of-view, a 5-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The front side of the phone features an 8-megapixel selfie camera.

Some of the other features of the Redmi 9 include Android 10 OS with MIUI 11, dual-SIM slot, microSD card slot, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, GPS, IR blaster, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, AI face unlock noise-canceling microphones and 3.5mm audio jack. The handset measures 163.32 x 77.01 x 91mm and it weighs 198 grams. The back panel of the phone has a textured design that does not attract fingerprint marks.

Redmi 9 Pricing

The 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage of the Redmi 9 are priced at 6,990 Peso (~$324) and 7,490 Peso (~$347), respectively on Lazada. Grey, Purple, and Green are three color variants of the Redmi 9.

Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 could launch on August 5

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Jun 5, 2020

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 in the third quarter of 2020. According to several reports, this year’s Galaxy Note Unpacked will take palace on August 5 and will be an online-only event give the current situation.

The Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 are under the leak radar for a few weeks now. We have been subjected to multiple specs leak and even 3D CAD renders of the former device from popular leakster @OnLeaks.

However, the design of the next-generation Samsung Galaxy Fold is still under wraps, which is actually good news. These days we know about new smartphones weeks or sometimes even months before their release. The promotional leaks by the companies have drained the excitement out on the launch day.

Anyway, according to leaks and rumors, the Galaxy Note 20 will feature a 6.9-inch WQHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. It will be also accompanied by an Ultra model replacing last year’s Plus variant. It is said to come with a triple camera setup consisting of 108MP primary shooter, 12MP ultra-wide angle snapper, and a 13MP telephoto unit with support for 50x digital zoom.

The Galaxy Fold 2, on the other hand, will feature a 7.59-inch inner display with a resolution of 2213 x 1689 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, and UTG. It is also tipped to have support for S Pen. Lastly, the cover display is said to be of 6.32-inch.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 images reveal Avengers watch face, Global NFC & more

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Jun 5, 2020

Xiaomi‘s upcoming Mi Band 5 has been in and out of the rumour mills for a while now. The smart wearable is expected to be launched on June 11 ahead of Jingdong’s June 18 (618) shopping festival in China. Ahead of the launch, more details have emerged from leak land.

A couple of leaked images appear to show several new features that would be on the Mi Band 5. One of the leaked images shows that the wrist band will have NFC on board. This feature will enable mobile contactless payments and may likely be on the standard variant and not a NFC-enabled variant like the Mi Band 4.

Further, the smart band will come with stress and breathing management features which are likely associated with the SpO2 sensor that is rumoured to ship with the Mi Band 5. The source also tips the band to come with a stress meter as well as breathing exercises to help you relax. Additionally, there will be a Do Not Disturb mode, which silences alarms for a limited time (e.g. 30, 60 or 120 minutes).

As for the specs, the Mi Band 5 is expected to feature a larger 1.2-inch display which is bigger than the 0.95-inch screen on the Band 4. The Band may also come with custom Avengers-themed watch face which suggests the possibility of an Avengers limited edition. The watch is also said to come with support for Amazon Alexa.

We’ll have to wait until the launch to confirm most of these features. You can read more detail on our Mi Band 5 rumour round-up article.

OPPO Reno4 vs Redmi 10X vs Realme X50: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 5, 2020

After just a year from the first model, the Reno lineup is already in the fourth generation. OPPO just unveiled the Reno4 series composed of the OPPO Reno4 and 4 Pro: both premium mid-rangers and both with 5G connectivity. But are they the mid-rangers with the highest value for money out there or you can find something better in the actual smartphone market? We think there is no better reason to understand this than comparing the new OPPO Reno4 with its most recent rivals in the same price segment. That is why we decided to write a specs comparison between OPPO Reno4, Redmi 10X, and Realme X50, all mid-rangers, all with 5G support.

OPPO Reno4 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G vs Realme X50 5G

	Oppo Reno4 5G	Realme X50 5G	Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	159.3 x 74 x 7.8 mm, 183 g	163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 202 grams	164.2 x 75.8 x 9 mm, 205 grams
DISPLAY	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD	6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz	MediaTek Dimensity 800, octa-core 2.6 GHz – micro SD dedicated slot
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 10, Color OS	Android 10, Realme UI	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 Dual 32 + 2 MP f/2.4 and f/2.4 front camera	quad 64 + 12 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/3.0, f/2.3 and f/2.4 Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.0 and f/2.2 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	4000 mAh, fast charging 65W with SuperVOOC 2.0	4200 mAh, fast charging 30W	4520 mAh, Fast charging 22.5W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

At first glance, you might not notice important differences between the designs of these three handsets. But if you dig deeper, you find that OPPO Reno4 is more premium than its two rivals. It is more compact, thinner, and even lighter than Redmi 10X and Realme X50. Further, it boasts a glass back and an aluminum frame, while Redmi 10X has a glass back and a plastic frame. It is even more elegant thanks to its camera module sporting the same color as the rear side, and let’s not talk about its higher screen-to-body ratio. I do not like the Redmi 10X so much due to its big and central rear camera module, while Realme X50 looks pretty elegant and it adopts the same materials as the OPPO Reno4, but in a bigger and thicker body.

Display

On the paper, Redmi 10X 5G looks like the device with the most impressive display. It is the only device with a display sporting the HDR10+ certification, and it is AMOLED. But this does not necessarily mean it is a better panel: OPPO always used great AMOLED panels on the Reno lineup, so do not underestimate the Reno4. Unfortunately (at least for most of the potential users), Realme X50 5G has an IPS display, but on the other hand, it supports a high 120 Hz refresh rate and it is one of the most affordable smartphones with a so high refresh rate.

Hardware/Software

The most awesome handset in terms of the hardware department is the Realme X50 5G, at least in its most impressive variant. It sports an amazing Snapdragon 765G chipset paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. Redmi 10X 5G offers the same chipset and less RAM (up to 8 GB), while Redmi 10X looks less interesting with its Dimensity 820 chipset, but it is the only with a micro SD slot to expand the internal storage. Android 10 is installed out of the box on all of these devices, with a highly-customized user interface.

Camera

The winner of the camera comparison is the Realme X50 5G which is equipped with a 64 MP quad camera on the rear side, including a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. OPPO Reno4 and Redmi 10X are equipped with a triple camera and they lack a telephoto sensor. Further, you may be interested in the fact that Realme X50 5G is the only with a dual ultrawide front camera. OPPO Reno4 has a dual front camera (and its main sensor is even better than Realme X50 5G), but the secondary sensor is just a depth sensor.

Battery

The Redmi 10X 5G should guarantee the longest battery life on a single charge because it sports a bigger 4520 mAh battery and it comes with a standard refresh rate. OPPO Reno4 wins the charging speed battle thanks to its 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging technology.

Price

OPPO Reno4 is priced about €370/$418 in its base variant, Xiaomi asks just €200/$226 for the Redmi 10X, while Realme X50 5G is priced €220/$248. While Redmi 10X has a higher value for money, OPPO Reno4 and Realme X50 5G look more impressive. There is not a definitive winner of this comparison as you should choose depending on your needs, after checking the pro and cons of each device.

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OPPO Reno4 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G vs Realme X50 5G: PRO and CONS

Oppo Reno4 5G

PROS

Thinner and lighter body
Nice cameras
Fastest charging
USB-C 3.1 port

CONS

Smaller battery

Oppo Realme X50 5G

PROS

Amazing rear cameras
120 Hz refresh rate
Best performance
Ultrawide front camera

CONS

IPS display

Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G

PROS

HDR10+ display
Great price
Bigger battery
Micro SD slot

CONS

Inferior hardware

Motorola unveils the Moto G Fast & Moto E (2020) in the US

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Jun 5, 2020

Lenovo-owned Motorola has gone official with two new smartphones in the US. The Moto G Fast and Moto E (2020) are budget models with fairly decent specs.

The Moto G Fast sports a 6.4-inch Max Vision IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 720×1560 pixels and a punch-hole design. The phone also adopts a tall 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset paired with 3GB of RAM. The phone has 32GB of expandable storage onboard. Providing the lighting is a 4,000mAh battery and the phone also supports 10W fast charging via a USB-C port.

On the camera end, the phone packs a triple camera setup at the rear. The setup includes a 16MP f/1.7 main sensor teaming up with an 8MP ultrawide sensor and a 2MP dedicated macro unit. For selfies, there’s an 8MP front camera. The phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm audio jack and IP52 water/dust resistance rating.

The Moto G Fast is priced at $200 and will go on sale in the US on June 12 through Amazon, Walmart, B&H and BestBuy.

Moto E (2020)

On its part, the Moto E (2020) sports a 6.2-inch LCD display with 720×1520 pixels resolution and a waterdrop notch design. It is fired up by a Snapdragon 632 chipset paired with 2GB of RAM. The Moto E also comes with 32GB of internal storage which can also be expanded. Keeping the lights on is a decent 3,550mAh battery that charges over a micro-USB port.

For photography, the Moto E (2020) packs a dual-camera setup at the rear consisting of a 13MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The back panel also plays host to a fingerprint sensor for unlocking the phone. The waterdrop notch holds a 5MP selfie shooter.

Both the Moto E (2020) and Moto G Fast are running an almost-stock variant of Android 10 with Motorola’s promise of at least one major OS update for the Moto G Fast but none of such promise for the Moto E (2020).

The Moto E (2020) is IPx2 certified for dripping rain (no dust protection) and will go on sale unlocked for $150 through a number of US retailers and subsidized through T-Mobile, Boost Mobile, US Cellular, Xfinity Mobile, Republic Wireless and Verizon prepaid.

Redmi 7A is receiving Android 10 but newer and costlier Xiaomi phones are still running Android Pie

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Jun 5, 2020

Redmi announced Redmi 7A ahead of Redmi K20 series launch in China. The phone came with MIUI 10 based on Android Pie out of the box. Now, after a year from its release, the handset is receiving Android 10 update in its home country.

The Android 10 update for Redmi 7A in China comes with build number MIUI 11.0.1.0. It also bumps up the security patch level to May 2020. Having said that, the costlier models in the same generation, as well as the next generation, are yet to receive the same update.

Redmi’s first 48MP camera smartphones, the Redmi Note 7 series is still running Android Pie just like Redmi 7 from the same family. Fortunately, these models are popular in the custom ROM community. So, power users can enjoy the latest Android, even Android 11 in some case.

Further, the whole Redmi 8 series (excluding Redmi Note 8 Pro) is also yet to receive the Android 10 update. That means the most selling Xiaomi smartphone of Q1 2020, the Redmi Note 8 is still running Android Pie.

The situation is even terrible for the forgotten Mi Mix 3 5G, the company’s first 5G smartphone. The phone launched with Android Pie-based MIUI 10 and the brand did not even update it to MIUI 11, let alone Android 10 and MIUI 12.

It is high time Xiaomi starts updating its handsets to latest Android on time in addition to MIUI. Also, it should improve in delivering regular security patches to devices in all segments.

Last but not least, Xiaomi should also axe the Android One series if it cannot deliver proper bug-free timely updates. The 2019 Mi A3 has shown us how undedicated the company is towards this series.

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LG 38WN95C-W curved Gaming Monitor with a 38″ QHD+ IPS panel launched

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Jun 5, 2020

LG has launched the LG 38WN95C-W curved gaming monitor for sale in some market. The curved gaming monitor was first announced in December last year and was showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 way back in January. The 38WN95C-W curved gaming monitor is a 38-inch UltraWide QHD+ IPS curved monitor with many attractive specs for gamers. The sleek monitor is already available for pre-orders in the US priced at $1,599. It is also billed to go on sale in the UK as LG UK product page indicates it is “coming soon”.

LG’s 38-inch UltraWide Curved monitor features a resolution of 3840 x 1600 and a 1ms Nano IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The UltraWide also covers 98% of the P3 color space and more. The resolution gives it a lower pixel density than LG’s existing 34-inch UltraWide with Thunderbolt 3.

The monitor’s Nano IPS display covers 98 percent of the DCI P3 color space for incredibly natural and realistic images. Certified as VESA DisplayHDR 600, this monitor delivers a truly dynamic HDR experience on its mammoth 38-inch display. Certified as VESA DisplayHDR 600, this monitor delivers a truly dynamic HDR experience on its mammoth 38-inch display.https://youtu.be/qaY2j4V9Jy8

For connectivity, the new UltraWide monitor packs two HDMI ports, one DisplayPort, two USB ports, and Thunderbolt 3.

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Amazfit T-Rex is priced at Rs. 9999 (~$132) in India, pre-order starts June 7 on Amazon.in

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Jun 5, 2020

A couple of days back, Huami had teased the impending launch of the Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch in India. The company has now confirmed that the smartwatch will be up for pre-orders from June 7 on Amazon India. The price of the T-Rex was also revealed to be Rs. 9999 (~$132).

The Amazfit T-Rex was announced earlier this year at CES 2020 with a price tag of ¥799 (~$111). Available in five colors, the Amazfit T-Rex is Huami’s most durable watch. It has a rugged design and boasts 12 military certifications.

The watch packs a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with several watchfaces to choose from. There is a high-precision GPS chip from Sony inside. The Amazfit T-Rex has 14 sports modes including elliptical training, hiking, climbing, and trail running. It is also water-resistant up to 50 meters.

Other features include 24-hour heart rate monitoring, call reminder, app notification support, and more. Its battery life is put at 20 days and it goes up to 66 days in basic watch mode.

Survey shows Apple and OnePlus have the highest customer loyalty in India

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Jun 5, 2020

91mobiles has released an elaborate survey report that captures how the Indian smartphone market is changing as regards customers’ preference and other factors. The report is titled 91mobiles Smartphone Buyer Insights Survey 2020 and one of the interesting aspect you’ll find inside is on brand loyalty.

The survey is said to represent data collected from over 15,000 respondents and OnePlus is shown to have the most loyal brand followers. 67 per cent of its current users say they’ll stick to the same brand when they upgrade next. Despite the obvious shift from its “cheap flagship” posture with the OnePlus 8 series, the brand still remains popular. OnePlus has built a solid reputation over the years thus attracting a loyal fanbase. The regularly updated OxygenOS is yet another thing that has made a number of fans say loyal to the brand.

OnePlus is followed by Apple with 62% loyal fan base India. Of course, if this survey is replicated in the US, Apple will sweep all categories but in India, it has an impressive number of loyal followers. 62% of Apple fans say they will upgrade to another iPhone next.

Samsung is in third place with 59% of its users in India indcating that they want a new phone from the same brand. At the fourth spot is Realme with 56% of uses electing to stick with their Realme phones. Xiaomi completes the top five 51% of respondents who use the Mi brand, excluding Poco indicating their willingness to upgrade to a new Xiaomi phone.

You can read the full survey report from the source link below.

Oppo Band, Oppo Band Fashion, and Oppo Band EVA launch in China for a starting price of 199 Yuan ($28)

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Jun 5, 2020

As expected, Oppo has officially launched Oppo Band, Oppo Band Fashion, and Oppo Band EVA at the Reno 4 series launch event where it also announced Enco W51 TWS with ANC. These fitness trackers are priced at 199 Yuan ($28), 249 Yuan ($35), and 299 Yuan ($42) respectively.

All the three versions of Oppo Band feature a 1.1-inch AMOLED display covering 100% of P3 color gamut with a resolution of 126 x 294 pixels. The screen is protected by a stylish 2.5D curved glass.

The fitness tracker can be paired with devices running Android 6.0+ or iOS 10.0+ via Bluetooth 5.0. It is powered by the Apollo 3 chip, which is also present in the Oppo Watch.

The main features of the Oppo Band include 12 sports modes, heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor to measure blood oxygen level, call and message alerts, app notifications, music controls, weather, stopwatch, alarm, find my phone, 5ATM water resistance, 160+ band faces, and even NFC (only Fashion variant) for contactless payments.

Although all the three models of Oppo Band have similar internals and features, their strap design and colors are different from each other. The standard version comes with a ubiquitous strap in Black and Purple color options.

Whereas, the Oppo Band Fashion features a floating strap design and comes in Black and Sandal colors. Lastly, the Oppo Band EVA features the same design as the Fashion since it is a variant of this model with Neon Genesis Evangelion anime-themed strap.

Last but not least, Oppo claims 14 days of battery life on a full charge. The battery is rated at 100 mAh and takes 1.5 hours to charge completely via pogo pin charger.

Oppo Enco W51 TWS with ANC launches in China for 499 Yuan ($70)

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Jun 5, 2020

Oppo has launched new truly wireless earphones in China called Enco W51 alongside Reno 4 series. The new TWS by the company costs only 499 Yuan ($70) and comes in three colorways – White, Blue, and Black.

The newly announced Oppo Enco W51 TWS has a similar design to the already available Enco W31. But it is a better model with extra features like ANC and wireless charging.

It uses Bluetooth 5.0 to connect with devices and features a new updated dual-core chip. The main highlight of this TWS is its ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) function, which can reduce noise up to 35db with the help of 3 mics on either bud.

Further, the brand also claims it to have a lower latency of 94ms for gaming and video consumption. Whereas for protection, it is IP54 certified, which generally means sweat-resistant and thus can be used during workouts without any hesitation.

It can be paired with Oppo phones running ColorOS easily by simply opening the case similar to Apple AirPods. According to the company, it will last 24 hours on a full charge including the charging case. The buds themselves have a battery life of 4 hours.

Lastly, it can be charged via USB Type-C port or with any Qi wireless charger. As per the brand, 15 minutes wired charging will provide 9 hours of playback and it takes 80 minutes to charge completely.

OPPO Reno4 and Reno4 Pro launched with Snapdragon 765G, 65W Fast Charging, & Thin Form Factor

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Jun 5, 2020

OPPO has announced two new models in the Reno4 series today in China. The Reno4 and the Reno4 Pro are upper mid-range smartphones featuring a powerful camera setup, optimized for videography. Another big highlight of the new OPPO Reno4 series is its slim and lightweight form factor.

The OPPO Reno4 Pro is the real star of the series featuring a curved AMOLED display upfront and a 3D curved back for better ergonomics. The standard Reno4 comes with a simple, flat AMOLED panel. Both the phones have triple cameras at the back, but the Pro variant packs a more powerful setup. You also get a bunch of fancy colors on the Reno4 Pro including the brand new Reno Glow Blue and Reno Glow Red color variants. There’s even a Pantene Summer Green edition for the Pro model alongside two other regular Black and White color options. The standard Reno4 has three color options: Diamond Blue, Black, and White.

OPPO reno4 Pro Reno Glow Blue — Reno Glow Blue

OPPO reno4 Pro Reno Glow Red — Reno Glow Red

The standard Reno4 weights 183 grams and measures 7.8mm in thickness. However, the Reno4 Pro has an even slimmer 7.6mm body, weighing just 172 grams. This makes the Pro model, one of the lightest 5G smartphones in the market right now.

OPPO Reno4 & Reno4 Pro Specs

Both models are powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor with Adreno 620 GPU. You get liquid cooling too to ensure the phone doesn’t overheat when running intensive tasks. Naturally, given the CPU, both the devices come with 5G support too. The Reno4 has just 8GB of RAM with 128GB and 256GB storage options, but the Reno4 Pro includes a top-end 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM variant too.

As for the display, the Reno4 comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel while the Reno4 Pro has a much better 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR10+ and low Blue Light certification. Another big feature exclusive to the Reno4 Pro model is dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos sound.

Both the phones feature a 4000mAh battery with 65W SuperVOOC fast charging. This fills up the battery to 60% in just 15 minutes and 100% in just 36 minutes. They also run on the new ColorOS 7.2 UI based on Android 10.

OPPO Reno4 & Reno4 Pro Cameras

Cameras are the real highlight of the two devices.

The OPPO Reno4 comes with a 48MP IMX586 f/1.7 primary camera that’s paired with an 8MP 119-degree ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP black and white sensor.

The Reno4 Pro comes with the same primary 48MP IMX586 camera but has OIS. The second sensor is a 12MP IMX708 1.4μm 120-degree ultra-wide-angle f/2.2 shooter and a 13MP f/2.4 telephoto shooter with 5x optical zoom and 20x digital zoom support.

They both have a laser focus sensor.

Both models come with OPPO’s ultra-clear low light algorithm, which was reportedly developed for more than a year in the company’s institute. The new night algorithm enables clear and colorful night videos. They also support OPPO’s Video Anti-Shake 3.0 technology when using the ultra-wide-angle sensor as well as front camera video stabilization.

The new Reno4 models add a live HDR video mode and 21:9 custom movie shooting mode with manual parameter adjustment options which the company claims offer a more professional shooting experience. This paired with OPPO’s Soloop video editor which features classic movie filters and soundtracks, you can produce high-quality videos right from your Reno4 smartphone.

Both phones support up to 4K 30fps and up to 720p 240fps slo-mo video shooting from its rear cameras. The front cameras are also capable of 1080p 30fps videography.

The Reno4 comes with a dual punch-hole front camera setup featuring a 32MP primary camera and a 2MP secondary one. The Pro model comes with one single 32MP front selfie shooter. Both models have front video stabilization (software) and AI Smart Beauty ‘face repair’ algorithm that enhances clarity and fixes blurry faces even when the lighting is dim.

OPPO Reno4 & Reno4 Pro Pricing

OPPO Reno4 Pricing

8+128GB – ¥2999 (~$423)
8+256GB – ¥3299 (~$465)

OPPO Reno4 Pro Pricing

8+128GB – ¥3799 (~$536)
12+256GB – ¥4299 (~$606)

Both phones are currently up for pre-orders in China and will go on sale via online and offline retailers on June 12. The special Pantone Summer Green Edition will go on sale for ¥4299 on June 18.

OPPO also announced its new TWS earbuds, the OPPO Enco W51 with ANC at the same launch event.

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