The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite was announced back in mid-April and is currently sold in Europe and North America. Samsung has now officially announced it will be heading to India in a few days.
The official Samsung India Twitter account posted a tweet today that revealed the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite will be announced on Monday, June 8.
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is a more affordable version of the flagship Galaxy Tab S6 that was announced last year. Available in LTE and Wi-Fi-only variants, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has a 10.4-inch FHD screen, an Exynos 9611 chipset, 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of expandable storage.
There is an 8MP camera with no flash on the back of the tablet while a 5MP sensor sits in front for selfies and making video calls. The Tab S6 Lite has an S Pen, an audio jack, and packs a 7040mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. It ships with Android 10 out of the box.
We have no idea which variant Samsung will be bringing to India but we expect it to have a starting price of over INR 30,000.
Yesterday, Oppo announced Reno 4 series in China alongside products like Enco W51, Oppo Band, and more. To everyone’s surprise, these handsets run ColorOS 7.2, a brand new version of the company’s mobile software. So, here in this post, let us deep dive to know what’s new.
Super Night Scene for Videos
As the name suggests, Oppo has developed an algorithm called ‘Moonlight Night Scene Video’ (translated) to record better quality videos in low-light. The brand claims it enhances the brightness and clarity of videos by 74% and 34% respectively.
Movie Mode for Videos
Xiaomi introduced Vlog mode in MIUI 11 / 12 for certain phones. Similarly, Oppo has added movie mode capable of recording videos in 21:9 aspect ratio. Users can choose from 10 movie filters, several templates, and adjust parameters such as exposure, shutter speed, and more. This feature is part of ColorOS’ Soloop video editor.
Super Power Saving Mode
This mode will help users make use of the last remaining percentage of their phone’s battery very efficiently. Oppo says users can use WeChat for 1.5 hours (90 minutes) with only 5% battery when the Super Power Saving Mode turned on.
AI App Pre-launch
The system improves the app launch speed significantly by analyzing the user’s daily usage habits and trends. This feature is also found in MIUI 12.
AI Repair
People either scan or click pictures of their old physical photographs. Usually, those are of bad quality and need some edit. AI Repair does this job for users by removing visible blurs and noises.
Oppo Camera SDK
At Google I/O 2019, the search giant announced CameraX API to let third-party apps have access to features of the device’s stock camera app. Oppo was the first smartphone maker to announce its involvement in the project.
Now, with ColorOS 7.2, the company has released an updated SDK that allows third-party apps to access ultra-wide angle camera as well as stabilization functionality.
ColorOS 7.2 Rollout
ColorOS 7.2 only comes pre-installed on Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro for now. A few months back, Oppo announced ColorOS 7.1 with the release on Find X2 and Find X2 Pro. This particular version is also only available on the launch phones and Oppo Ace 2.
Sadly, Oppo is still rolling out ColorOS 7 (announced in November 2019) to the older devices running ColorOS 6.1. The company is yet to announce which handsets will be receiving the now released latest version.
Since most of the features in ColorOS 7.1 / 7.2 are targeted at mid-range and high-end smartphones, we don’t expect the company to roll out these versions to all the devices that are receiving ColorOS 7.
Elephone has finally unveiled its two new smartphones – Elephone E10 Pro and PX Pro after several leaks and rumors over the past few months. Both the new devices packs excellent specifications and are available at compelling prices. Elephone E10 Pro with a 6.55-inch punch-hole display, quad-rear camera, and 4+128GB is available for a limited-time price of $129.99. Elephone PX Pro will be available for $149 with a pop-up selfies camera, 6.53-inch FHD+ display, and an MTK P70 chipset. The company is offering introductory discounts and gifts on the purchase of smartphones until the next ten days.
Elephone E10 Pro is regarded as the most cost-effective camera smartphone offering a quad-rear camera module with 48-megapixel primary sensors. Other sensors include a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor, 5-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor for quality and efficient photography. It can capture detailed photos even in the low-light environment. A front 13-megapixel camera resides in the punch-hole display design with AI beautify for selfies and video calling.
It carries a 6.55-inch punch-hole LCD with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a 90.3% screen-to-body ratio. The display is designed to offer more immersive and vivid picture quality offering a high resolution. The beautiful display is easily visible on the front side of the smartphone without any interfering element.
It supports contactless payments with the board NFC support. Elephone E10 Pro is powered with MediaTek’s chipset featuring an octa-core processor with 2.0GHz clocking speed. It houses a 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It supports expandable storage up to 512GB via an SD card.
A 4000 mAh powerful battery is present on the board. It runs on Android 10 with smarter, faster, and useful features. Elephone E10 Pro is available in two color options of Grey and Blue.
You can know more about the device by heading to the official website.
Elephone PX Pro Specs
The Elephone PX Pro is a more attractive smartphone with MediaTek Helio P70 chipset coupled with an octa-core processor. It is available in 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant with the option to expand to 256 GB via MicroSD card. The 12nm based processor offers moderate performance to handle GPU based tasks efficiently and effectively.
There’s a 6.53-inch Full HD+ full-view display with a 93.1% screen-to-body ratio. It offers a broader visual experience for watching movies.
In the camera department, there’s a dual-rear camera module with a 48-megapixel primary and a secondary depth-sensing camera for the Bokeh effect. The presence of AI makes the camera more competitive and offers better photographs, even in the low-light environment. There’s a 16-megapixel AI camera that resides inside a pop-up module for beautiful selfies.
Elephone PX Pro also supports multi-function NFC for contactless payments, a fingerprint sensor for quickly unlocking, and wireless charging. A 3300 mAh battery is present inside the smartphone. It runs on the latest and greatest Android 10 OS.
It is available in two different colors of Green Waves and Space Grey. Know more about the Elephone PX Pro by heading to the product page.
Pricing and Offers
Elephone E10 Pro is available for $129.99, and the first 100 users will get a $19.99 accessory gift. However, the user will get an Elephone PX Pro for $149 and can get an ElePods for $5.99, which is valued $15.99if you buy it with a $155.98 bundle.
Elephone is hosting a Giveaway, and you can enter to win the smartphones for free.
OPPO just unveiled its first smart band in China and it looks awesome. It comes with all the features you would expect from a smart band in 2020, yet it carries a very affordable price. OPPO just debuted in the smart bands market and it already offers a complete device: but is the OPPO Band really the best you can choose from a mainstream smartphone manufacturer? While waiting for the launch of the Xiaomi Mi Band 5, here is a specs comparison with its most interesting rivals: the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 and the Realme Band.
OPPO Band vs Xiaomi Mi Band 4 vs Realme Band
OPPO Band
Xiaomi Mi Band 4
Realme Band
DISPLAY
1.1 inches color, AMOLED, curved glass
0.95 inches color, AMOLED, curved glass
0.96 inches color, flat glass
WATER RESISTANCE
Up to 5 ATM (50m)
Up to 5 ATM (50m)
IP68 (1.5m)
NOTIFICATIONS SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
Yes
NFC
Yes (optional)
Yes (optional)
No
BATTERY LIFE
Up to 14 days
Up to 20 days
Up to 9 days
CHARGING PORT
Custom
Custom
USB-A
HEART RATE SENSOR
Yes
Yes
Yes
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
SpO2 sensor, HR sensor
HR sensor
HR sensor
NUMBER OF SPORT MODES
12
6
9
Design and display
OPPO Band comes in two versions differing from each other for their design: a Sport version which comes with a more classic look including a TPU strap, and a Fashion version with an elegant metal ring. The fashion version looks definitely gorgeous and it is my favorite one if we talk about the looks. The smart band also comes with a 2.5D curved front glass making it even more elegant. The OPPO Band is definitely the most elegant smart band of this trio, but you will find more third-party straps for the Xiaomi Mi Band 4.
Realme Band has a totally different look: it is very sportive and targeted at young people. OPPO Band is also equipped with the most advanced display. Not only it has a wider 1.1-inch panel and the AMOLED technology, but it also offers full DCI-P3 coverage. Right after, we got the OLED display of the Xiaomi Mi Band 4. OPPO Band and Xiaomi Mi Band 4 are waterproof up to 5 atm (50m), while Realme Band is waterproof up to 1.5 mm. You can use all of them while swimming.
Software and features
OPPO Band is the winner even when it comes to the features, at least on the paper. Indeed, it is the only with a SpO2 sensor that can monitor the oxygen level in the blood. It can make one measurement per second for 8 hours before going out of charge. The OPPO Band also supports more sports modes: up to 12, including swimming and a long-distance running mode to burn more calories with less fatigue.
The smart band can even alert the user once it detects heart rate irregularities and sleep problems related to blood oxygen. There is also an NFC version of the OPPO Band with the support of mobile payments through AliPay. Xiaomi Mi Band 4 has a very accurate heart rate sensor and optional NFC, but it lacks a SpO2 sensor and it supports less sport modes. Realme Band 5 supports up to 9 sport modes, but it lacks NFC and a SpO2 sensor as well. Note that while OPPO Band and Realme Band are richer in terms of activity tracking inside their own software, Xiaomi Mi Band 4 supports a more convincing companion app (Xiaomi Mi Fit).
Battery
Xiaomi Mi Band 4 has the longest battery life: it lasts up to 20 days on a single charge. The silver medal goes to the OPPO Band with 14 days, while Realme Band lasts just 9 days at max. OPPO Band and Xiaomi Mi Band 4 can be charged through a custom charger, while Realme Band does not need a charge: if you remove the strap, you can find a USB-A connector which can be plugged directly to the USB-A port of your PC, smartphone chargers, and more.
Price
OPPO Band went on sale in China with a price tag of $28/€25 in the standard sport version, $35/€31 in the Fashion version. You can actually find the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 at a similar price, while Realme Band is priced about €12. The OPPO Band wins this specs comparison because it comes with more features, awesome design, and a better display. The Realme Band takes the last place, but it costs half of the price of its two rivals. However, we believe it is better to spend something more to get something better unless you do not care about the additional features offered by the OPPO Band and the Xiaomi Mi Band 4. What would your personal choice be? You can let us know by using the comment box below this post.
Cubot unveiled its entry-level smartphone – Cubot P40 for a jaw-dropping price a few days ago. The smartphone carries some exceptional features like Quad-rear camera module, 4GB RAM + 128GB internal storage, and support for NFC. It is now on sale for an introductory discounted price of $89.99. The interested users can check the unboxing and hands-on video for in-depth information before buying the smartphone.
The smartphone – Cubot P40 houses a 6.2-inch waterdrop display based on Incell technology with HD+ resolution. The thinner bezels of the smartphone offer a 90.3% screen-to-body ratio.
The smartphone is powered with MediaTek Helio A22 chipset coupled with a quad-core CPU based on the 12nm process. It can easily handle CPU intensive tasks while offering a smooth experience. Cubot P40 features a 4GB RAM + 128GB internal storage.
Cubot P40 is primarily known for its quad-rear camera module with the Sony IMX486 12-megapixel primary, a 5-megapixel macro lens for refined microphotography, and 2x 2-megapixel sensors. There’s a powerful Samsung SK5K2T7 20-megapixel front camera encased inside the waterdrop notch for selfies and video calling. It also houses the AI Beautify for refined and much beautiful images.
There’s a 4200 mAh massive detachable battery supporting AI power management for better efficiency. It is enough for a full day extensive usage without worrying about the battery. The smartphone offers a stock-like Android 10 experience with enriching dark mode, privacy control, and much more.
The users can flawlessly play wirelessly using its NFC based payment support. Unlike the flagship devices, Cubot P40 offers 3.5mm audio jack for better and comfortable music experience. Moreover, the smartphone features a USB-Type C port for improved connectivity.
Cubot P40 is available in three different color options of Black, Green, and Blue.
You can grab the Cubot P40 at $89.99 until June 7, which is 50% off the retail price. The interested users can head over to the official website to grab an affordable smartphone. Several other devices are available on sale at the AliExpress official channel.
The LG Velvet launched about a month ago. It is a phone with a premium design and flagship specs save for its Snapdragon 765 processor that puts it in the mid-range category.
LG sells the phone in four color variants – Aurora White, Aurora Gray, Illusion Sunset, and Aurora Green. A new report says the phone has gotten three new colorways.
The LG Velvet is now available in Aurora Powder (Pink), Aurora Red, and Aurora Blue. The Aurora Powder exclusive to LG’s own carrier network, LG U+, while the Aurora Red variant is available via KT. If you want the blue variant, you will have to get it from SK Telecom.
As you can see, the new colors are exclusive to carriers in South Korea. LG has not said anything yet about the new colorways being available in other countries yet but we won’t rule out the possibility.
The LG Velvet has a 6.8-inch FHD+ OLED display with a waterdrop notch. It has support for a Wacom Stylus with 4096 pressure levels but you have to purchase it separately. There is 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage.
On the back of the phone is a 48MP + 8MP + 5Mp triple camera setup while the selfie camera is a 16MP sensor. Other features are an in-display fingerprint scanner, an IP68-rating, NFC, a 4300mAh battery, and support for wireless charging.
Just yesterday, Motorola announced two new phones in the US. The two phones which are the Moto G Fast and the Moto E (2020) may soon be joined by a third device called the Moto E LE.
Renders of the Moto E LE have surfaced on the web along with specifications. Based on the info, it appears this is a rebadged Moto E (2020) for Verizon.
The Moto E LE is shown sporting a waterdrop notch for the front-facing camera. Even with the notch, there is still a bit of bezel which is even significantly thicker at the bottom of the screen.
On the back are two cameras that are housed separately. The second sensor is housed together with the LED flash and there is the familiar Motorola batwing logo in the middle. The logo doubles as a fingerprint scanner.
The Moto E LE in the image is blue but there should be other color variants when it launches.
Spotted earlier on Verizon Wireless’ database, the Moto E LE will have an HD+ screen and will be powered by a Snapdragon 632 processor that draws juice from a 3550mAh battery. Its dimensions are given as 159.77 x 76.25 x 8.65 millimeters. It will run Android 10 out of the box.
It has also been reported that the Moto E LE will serve as a successor to the Moto E6 Plus. There is no launch date yet but we expect it to arrive this month.
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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Redmi 9
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.
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 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.
Telegram Video Editor
Telegram Two-step Verification
Telegram Cache Management Tool
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oppo Band EVA
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.
Oppo Band and Oppo Band Fashion
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.
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