Redmi Smart TV X series will feature new MEMC technology for a better visual experience

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May 22, 2020

A Xiaomi patent has caught our eyes again, with this one showcasing an unique smartphone design. The patent images depict a foldable smartphone with a quad camera system that rotates forward for selfies and to the back for regular photography.

Xiaomi had filed the design patent for an inward bending phone in its home country of China. In the patent, the Chinese tech giant also put 48 images the showcase the handset. Similar to the Motorola Razr 2019, the device folds inwards like the flip phones, which were popular a decade ago. However, the inside mostly comprises of a display with narrow bezels on every side except the top.

On top of the display, one can observe a noticeably large camera module. A quad camera setup is housed horizontally in this region, right above the receiver for calls. This quad camera module is also capable of rotating or twisting to face the other side. Notably, the image sensors are slightly raised over the body and the device folds from the middle of the display and not the overall length, allowing the camera system to go over the folded display rather than making space for it.

Hence, the camera system might still be usable despite the device being folded. Unfortunately, the patent description doesn’t reveal whether a secondary screen will also be implemented on the rear or any finer details. The hinge mechanism isn’t revealed particularly either but resembles the hideaway hinge found in the Galaxy Z Flip. At the moment, there is no confirmation is Xiaomi is actually working on the product or just covering all bases.

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Upcoming RedmiBook laptops will feature the new AMD Ryzen 4000 series CPU

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May 22, 2020

Lu Weibing, the President of Xiaomi Group and Genera Manager of Redmi, confirmed the AMD 4000 series processors for its upcoming RedmiBook lineup earlier today (22nd May 2020).

The senior executive stated that the new generation of the company’s notebook laptops will feature AMD’s latest mobile processor lineup. AMD’s new Ryzen 4000 series has been highly anticipated for a while now and features powerful performance alongside power efficiency as well. The processor will also arrive with the company’s Vega GPU, which is quite a bit better than Intel’s integrated graphics.

For those unaware, AMD’s new Ryzen 4000 series of mobile processors are based on the company’s popular and powerful Zen 2 architecture. These processors offer great multithreaded computing power along with a lower overall TDP. Its 8 core CPU with 16 threads operates on just a 15W TDP limit, which is quite impressive. This translates to the RedmiBook laptop series being very power efficient.

In other words, an 18 hour battery life is being promised by the company. The upcoming RedmiBook series will arrive in a 16.1 inch and 15 inch model, with a screen to body ratio of 90 percent. The new laptops will be announced on 26th May 2020 and will be unveiled alongside the Redmi 10X series of smartphones. So stay tuned, as we will be covering the event and the various product launches.

Vivo TWS Neo earbuds confirmed, features low latency and will arrive on 1st June

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May 22, 2020

Earlier today (22nd May 2020), Vivo confirmed the launch of its upcoming truly wireless earbuds, the Vivo TWS Neo. They will be unveiled on 1st June 2020 and feature low latency, which is a highly appreciated feature in the wireless category.

The hearables were confirmed online through the company’s official Weibo account for its smart products, a Chinese microblogging website. In the online post, the company shared a small teaser video that showcased the upcoming truly wireless earbuds and its charging case as well. Looking at the video, we know that Vivo will offer the earbuds in two color variants, Black and White.

Furthermore, in the teaser post, the Chinese tech giant promised two features. The first was high quality and good audio out and the second was lower latency. For those unaware, wireless earphones, while convenient, are plagued at times with issues like latency and audio delay, especially when streaming videos. This occurs mainly in TWS earbuds and sometimes make them unusable for intensive tasks like gaming.

However, with the inclusion of lower latency, this would mark a great improvement over Vivo’s original TWS earbuds that launched before. The Vivo TWS Neo sports an AirPod like design for its earbuds with an elongated portion that will house the mic, while the charging case is more rounded and oval in shape. Unfortunately finer details are currently unknown, so stay tuned for the launch event.

iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition will cost you 3,998 Yuan ($561)

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May 22, 2020

A couple of days back, iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition was revealed by the brand. Now, the company has announced its price as well. This version of the handset only comes in 12GB + 128GB variant and costs 3,998 Yuan ($561). It is already up for pre-order on Jingdong with sale slated to commence from June 1.

IQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition Specifications

The new iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition features kevlar matte texture at the back (glass) with gold accent on sides and camera bump. The handset also has the classic ‘Autobots logo’ imprinted on the rear panel along with iQOO branding and ‘Monster Inside’ slogan.

The device also has an orange-colored power key and comes with Transformers theme out of the box. As for internals, it features the same specs as the regular iQOO 3 5G.

That means it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. To keep the thermals down during intense gaming section, the handset also comes with carbon fibre VC liquid cooling technology.

The phone sports a 6.44-inch HDR10+ AMOLED display with 180Hz touch sampling rate. Further, it features a quad-camera setup that includes a 48MP primary shooter, 13MP ultra-wide snapper, 13MP telephoto unit and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it houses a 16MP selfie camera in a punch-hole located at the top right corner of the display.

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The handset supports 5G connectivity and runs iQOO UI based on Android 10. It gets is energy from a 4,400 mAh battery with support for 55W Super FlashCharge technology.

iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition Box Contents

This limited edition of iQOO 3 5G celebrates the 17th anniversary of Jingdong (JD.com) and its box includes the following items.

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iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition
Transformers-themed Accessories
- 55W Super FlashCharge Power Adaptor
- USB Type-C cable
- Hard case
Gifts
- iQOO Earphones
- Transformers Bumblebee Action Figure

iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition Price

The iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition is priced at 3,998 Yuan ($561). It is exclusive to China and the sale will begin from June 1. Interested buyers can already pre-order it on Jingdong (JD.com).

Redmi AirDots TWS earphones set to launch in India on May 26

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May 22, 2020

A couple of days ago, Xiaomi had teased the arrival of a new Redmi audio product in the Indian market without revealing what the product is. Now, the company has confirmed that the Redmi TWS Earbuds will launched in India on 26th May.

Interestingly, the launch is scheduled just a day after Realme is set to launch its new budget TWS earphones, dubbed as Realme Buds Air Neo. Along with that, the company is also set to launch Realme Smart TV and Realme Watch at the same event in India.

However, the upcoming TWS earphones from Redmi won’t be the first for Xiaomi in India. A few days ago, Xiaomi had launched its first true wireless earbuds in the Indian market — Mi True Wireless Earphones 2, along with the Mi TV Box 4K and the Mi 10 smartphone.

While Xioami has still not confirmed which product is getting launch next week, we expect it to be the Redmi AirDots S which were launched in China last month carrying a price tag of 99 yuan, which is about $15. The earbuds were launched as a successor to the Redmi AirDots earphones.

If the company is indeed launching the same in India, we expect similar pricing in the country. Since the company has teased this product, we expect the official announcement to happen in the coming days.

The Redmi AirDots S retains most of the design elements of the original Redmi AirDots. It comes with upgraded pairing method where as soon as you pair them to your phone for the first time, both earbuds are connected without the master-slave function.

For clearer calls, the Redmi true wireless earbuds use 7.2mm drivers and a DSP for smart noise reduction features. It supports Google Assistant, Siri, and XiaoAI voice assistants and comes with Bluetooth 5.0 chip, which Redmi claims delivers double the data transmission as compared to its predecessor.

It is also claimed to offer faster and more stable connectivity. There’s also a new low-latency game mode which can be enabled simply by pressing the button on the earbud three times. As for the battery, it lasts for 4 hours which can be extended to 12 hours using the carrying case.

Tecno Spark 5 launched in India for 7,999 INR ($105), features a Quad camera setup and 5,000mAh battery

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May 22, 2020

Tecno has just launched a new smartphone in India. It is the Spark 5, which was launched earlier this month and is finally arrive in the Southeast Asian country within the budget segment. The device is priced under 10K INR and will take on budget offerings from other Chinese smartphone brands like Redmi and Realme.

For those unaware, Tecno is a subsidiary of Transsion Holdings that also owns other vendors slike Infinix, and iTel. With the launch of the Tecno Spark 5, the affordable smartphone market will see more diversity. At the moment, handsets like the Realme C3, Redmi 8A, and Redmi 8A Dual are dominating this segment, but the Spark 5 may disrupt the market with certain features that are quite unheard of at this price point.

The Tecno Spark 5 is only available in a single variant of 2GB of RAM ad 32GB of internal storage. It is priced at 7,999 INR (roughly 105 US Dollars) and will be available through offline physical stores and arrive in two colors, namely Ice Jadeite, and Spark Orange. The device starts sale on 25th May 2020 with plans also being made for a new ‘Doorstep Delivery’ system for those that wish to place an order with their offline retailers.

Being an entry level smartphone, the Spark 5 feature MediaTek’s Helio A22 SoC, which is a 12nm processor. It is a quad core CPU with the PowerVR GE8320 GPU for gaming. In terms of optics, the handset features a quad camera setup on the rear with a13MP primary camera, alongside a 2MP sensor for bokeh and a macro lens. The display is a 6.6 inch HD+ LCD panel with an 8MP waterdrop notch selfie camera on the front.

One of its highlighting features is undoubtedly its large 5,000mAh battery pack, which should translate to over 2 days of battery life with moderate usage. Tecno Spark 5 runs HiOS 6.1 custom skin based on Android 10 OS and houses a triple slot that supports two SIM cards alongside a microSD card slot for memory expansion. So for those in need of a budget phone, should look out for this one.

Xiaomi acquires 27.4% stake in the popular power bank maker ZIMI Corp

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May 22, 2020

Xiaomi has just acquired a 27.44 percent stake in Zimi International Corp. The smartphone vendor entered into an agreement with the popular power bank maker with a cash and share deal.

Xiaomi will be buying the stake for a sum total of 102.84 million US Dollars. Out of this, 25.78 million US Dollars will be paid in cash while the rest will be through shares. The Chinese tech giant made the announced earlier this week, on Thursday (21st May 2020). Zimi is a known consumer product manufacturer with various smart products under its belt, including mobile accessories and even IoT gadgets (Internet of Things).

Apart from the 25.78 million US Dollar cash payment, Xiaomi is offering 54,379,044 shares to Zimi Corp. Both companies have had a close relationship, with the Vice President of Xiaomi Group, Zhang Feng, who was also responsible for the founding of Zimi Corp. Since then, Zimi has become a close partner within Xiaomi’s ecosystem.

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Redmi 10X Pro features quad-camera setup with 30X Zoom and OIS; Camera sample shared online

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May 22, 2020

Ahead of the launch of Redmi 10X series smartphones in China on 26th May, Lu Weibing, General Manager of the Redmi brand the President of Xiaomi China has revealed some important details about the Redmi 10X Pro.

He has confirmed that the smartphone will come with a quad-camera setup on the back, featuring support for 30X zoom and Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS). With this, the phone becomes the second Redmi device to have OIS support after Redmi K30 Pro.

The camera sample shared by the company showcases starry track mode in the camera. Wang Teng, Product Designer at Xiaomi says that capturing such images usually requires DSLR camera and needs multiple manual settings adjustments, but it can be easily done with the Redmi 10X’s Romantic Star Track mode.

The smartphone is confirmed to come with an AMOLED display panel where the screen size is said to be 6.57-inch, 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution, and 20:9 aspect ratio. It will also be the first device to come powered by the newly launched MediaTek Dimensity 820 chipset.

It will pack up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Along with the quad-camera setup on the back, the phone is expected to feature a 16MP front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone will be running the latest Android 10 operating system, possibly with the new MIUI 12 on top. The device is said to be powered by a 4,420mAh battery and will come with support for 22.5W fast charging technology.

The Redmi 10X and 10X Pro smartphones are set to get launched in China on 26th May and to know the pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait a few more days for the official launch event to take place.

Oppo to launch a sleeping aid (TWS) on May 24 in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 22, 2020

Oppo is a popular name in the smartphone market but the company also makes other products. Most of the company’s current portfolio involves accessories for phones such as wired / wireless earphones, power banks, and even a smartwatch. Now, according to a new teaser by Oppo Health official Weibo account, the brand is set to launch a TWS for sleeping.

The market for sleeping aids is not much crowed as of now. The most popular product in this category was Bose Noise-masking Sleepbuds, which was discontinued last October due to faulty battery. There are other models but most of them are from uncommon brands that are not recognized well by the public.

At CES 2020, Huami announced Amazfit ZenBuds, its first sleeping earbuds. You can snag one from GizTop for $129.99. It is the only TWS for sleeping from a known brand at the moment. Above all, it is cheaper than the competition too.

Since the market for sleeping earbuds is void, Oppo is trying to seize the opportunity to make a name for itself. The teaser poster shared by the company only reveals the outline of the product along with the May 24 launch date.

That being said, we can expect Oppo to tease some of the specifications of its TWS for sleeping in the coming days.

Google Pixel 5 launch reportedly delayed; Pixel 4a to go on sale from August

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May 22, 2020

Google Pixel 4a smartphone was earlier rumoured to get launched on 22nd May but the launch has been delayed. There are some reports hinting that the launch of Pixel 4a will be taking place along with Android 11 announcement on 3rd June.

However, the latest report claims that the Google Pixel 4a will be announced on 13th July and will go on sale from August. It says that the Just Black color variant will be up for purchase from 6th August while the Barely Blue variant will be available from 1st October.

There’s no reason given about Google pushing the launch of the Pixel 4a smartphone but the report mentions that it is because of market conditions. It also adds that there’s no supply chain issue and the units are ready to ship.

Another major revelation is the not only the Pixel 4a, Google is also delaying the launch of the upcoming Pixel 5 smartphone, which is expected to pack 5G support. While no timeline has been revealed, it seems that the launch could take place towards the end of the year, possibly in November.

The company could try to start selling the smartphone around the holiday season hoping for a good sales run. Apart from the market conditions, this could be a strategy of Google given that the sales numbers of Pixel 4 series is nowhere near what the company expected.

Multiple leaks related to the Google Pixel 5 have confirmed that the upcoming smartphone from the search engine giant won’t be a flagship offering but will be positioned in the upper mid-range category and could come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G or the newer Snapdragon 768 chipset.

As for the Google Pixel 4a, the phone features a 5.81-inch OLED panel with a punch-hole design and Full HD+ screen resolution. The phone is expected to arrive with Snapdragon 730 SoC, 6GB of RAM and 64/128 GB internal storage.

The Android 10 operating system will come pre-installed on the smartphone and it will be powered by a 3,080mAh battery that is expected to support 18W fast charging. The phone may arrive in the U.S with a starting price of $349.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 CAD renders show mirror design, massive display and S20 Ultra-like camera

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May 22, 2020

Samsung had launched the Galaxy Note 10 series in early August last year. Hence, the Galaxy Note 20 series are expected to break cover in the same month this year. Pigtou publication has shared CAD renders of the Galaxy Note 20. It claims that the renders have been made based on the final design of the smartphone.

The publication revealed the Galaxy Note 20 has 161.8 x 75.3 x 8.5mm dimensions. The predecessor Note 10 measured 151 x 71.8 x 7.9mm. Hence, the Galaxy Note 20 is a bigger and thicker device compared to the predecessor model. The source of the renders has claimed that Samsung will also launch Galaxy Note 20+ alongside the Note 20.

The front design of the Note 20 is identical to the predecessor. The handset is expected to house a 6.7-inch display with a top-center positioned punch-hole. The Note 10 had buttons for volume and power on the left edge. The successor model will have these buttons on the right edge. The top edge of the phone features a SIM tray.

The S-Pen slot has been repositioned to another side. The bottom edge also features a USB-C port flanked between a microscope and a speaker grille. The rear panel of the phone has a rounder appeal with curved edges. The camera module present at the top-left corner of the phone’s back could be similar to what’s available on the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

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Rumors surrounding the new Note series phones have revealed the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20+ will be available with Snapdragon 865 or Exynos 990 depending on the market. The Note 20 may come with a 4,000mAh battery whereas the Plus edition may house a larger 4,500mAh battery. These phones are expected to arrive with a 120Hz refresh rate supporting S-AMOLED displays.

Samsung Galaxy M51, M31s leak reveals launch timeframe and camera specs

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May 22, 2020

Samsung launched Galaxy M11, Galaxy M21, and Galaxy M31 phones in the recent past. The South Korean company is now reportedly working two new Galaxy M-series phones such as Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F model number) and Galaxy M31s (SM-M317F). It is speculated that the Galaxy M51 could be a rebranded version of the Galaxy A51. However, it may arrive some changes in design and hardware. The Galaxy M31s moniker suggests that it could be an updated version of the Galaxy M31 that debuted earlier this year. A fresh report on 91mobiles has revealed the camera specs and launch timeframe of both devices.

The publication has learned through industry sources that the Galaxy M31s smartphone may debut as early as next week or at the beginning of June. The Galaxy M51 is speculated to debut by the end of June.

The South Korean company may launch it earlier, but it could be made available for purchase by late June or early July. The reason behind it seems to be a slow production due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. The Galaxy M51 and M31s are both expected to come with a rear-facing 64-megapixel quad camera. Hence, it appears that the renders of the Galaxy M51 that appeared with triple rear cameras a few months ago were incorrect. The main sensor seems to be Samsung’s ISOCELL GW1 64-megapixel lens.

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A previous report by Sammobile had revealed the Galaxy M51 and Galaxy M31s will both come with 128 GB of built-in storage. Both devices may also come in 64 GB storage versions. The One UI 2.0 based Android 10 OS will come preinstalled on M51 and M31s. The M51 may also feature an in-screen fingerprint reader.

While the rumor mill has been actively leaking information on Galaxy M51 and Galaxy M31s, Samsung is yet to confirm its existence. Since the handsets are speculated to debut soon, the South Korean company may release their teasers soon.

Honor Play4 Pro with Kirin 990 could be Honor Play’s successor

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May 22, 2020

Honor announced the Honor Play 4T and Play 4T Pro smartphones in April. These phones arrived with budget-friendly specifications and pricing. Yesterday, an upcoming Honor Play4 Pro popped up on a Chinese retailer site. The listing revealed the images of the smartphone. The Chinese leakster who shared the same images on Weibo claimed that it is powered by Kirin 820 5G chipset. However, another tipster from China who is known for Huawei and Honor leaks has claimed that the Play4 Pro has Kirin 990 5G.

The tipster stated that the Honor Play4 Pro won’t be a low-budget device like the Play 4T series. He said that the Play4 Pro is the spiritual successor of the Honor Play that had debuted in 2018. At that time, the Honor Play with Kirin 970 SoC onboard arrived as a gaming-focused handset.

Hence, the Honor Play4 Pro is expected to arrive as a flagship device with Kirin 990 5G. Like the Honor Play, the Play4 Pro is likely to come with gaming capabilities. The tipster claimed that the phone may arrive with a pricing of around 3,000 Yuan.

Editor’s Pick: Honor will launch more models in the X series, like the X10 Pro or X10 Plus

Honor is yet to confirm the existence of the Honor Play4 Pro. The tipster said that the smartphone may debut either in June or July. The handset is speculated to have an OXP-AN00 model number and it was spotted at Wi-Fi and 3C certification platforms recently. The 3C listing of OXP-AN00 that it could be coming with a 40W fast charger whereas Wi-Fi listing revealed support dual-band Wi-Fi and EMUI 10 based Android 10 OS. The handset is believed to feature a Sony IMX600Y 40-megapixel main camera on its back.

The Honor Play4 Pro images have revealed that it is a dual punch-hole screen and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The smartphone has a dual-camera setup on its rear.

Vivo explains how the micro gimbal camera of Vivo X50 works

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May 22, 2020

Vivo is launching its new Vivo X50 smartphone on 1st June in China and the company has already confirmed that the device will feature micro gimbal camera for the primary sensor that aims to offer improved optical stabilisation.

The technology is the same that was showcased with the Vivo Apex 2020 Concept Smartphone which was unveiled earlier this year. However, it will be making its debut commercially with the Vivo X50. Ahead of the launch, Vivo has now revealed the technical details of the micro gimbal camera.

The micro gimbal mechanism has a magnetic frame which is controlled by voice coils. There’s also a suspension bracket which is connected to the base with double ball bearings. The setting enables X-axis and Y-axis tilt angles of up to 3 degrees each, which the company says is three times that of traditional OIS.

To ease up any tension from twisting during stabilisation, the company has extended and folded the sensor’s ribbon into a dual-S shape. Thus, the module takes up extra space but the company says it managed to keep the thickness at 4.5mm.

Vivo has also shared a teaser video using the micro gimbal camera which showcases the awesome optical stabilisation of the sensor as well as an impressive low-light capabilities. Apart from videos, the output from still photos is also quite impressive.

The company has already confirmed that the Vivo X50 Pro features an ultra-large primary camera sensor with a focal length of 16-135mm and supports 5x optical zoom as well as 10x digital zoom. The company is also expected to be capable of 360-degree movements and offer anti-shake technology.

While Vivo has been revealing details about the upcoming smartphone’s camera module, the company has not yet confirmed the camera specifications for the quad-camera setup. But everything will be clear once the phone gets launched in China on 1st June, along with the pricing and availability details.

LG, Sharp & O-film land camera orders for iPhone 12 models-DigiTimes

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May 22, 2020

Taiwanese research firm DigiTimes has revealed that LG Innotek, Sharp and Shenzhen O-Film technology have received orders from Apple for camera modules for upcoming iPhone 12 models.

The report is also said to have revealed that Apple will utilise OLED screens for all the models and that the US company will take the wraps off the products in the second half of 2020. The 2020 iPhone lineup is said to comprise of a new 5.4-inch device, two 6.1-inch models, and one 6.7-inch handset.

LG is reportedly selected already to supply camera modules for the two high-end 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch models. Module shipments for the two models are expected to reach 35-40 million units in 2020. On the other hand, Sharp and China’s O-film are said to share the orders for the two lower-end 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch phones. Camera module shipments for the two models are expected to hit 50-55 million units this year.

Most of the orders will be supplied by Sharp Corporation, with the Japanese company expected to account for 60 to 70 per cent of those shipments. Shenzhen O-Film Technology will be responsible for the remaining 30-40 per cent. The report also disclosed that the production of the camera modules will commence in July.

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Huawei Enjoy Z 5G AnTuTu listing reveals Dimensity 800 and other specs

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May 22, 2020

Huawei confirmed recently that it will be unleashing the Huawei Enjoy Z smartphone on May 24. The handset is expected to debut as the cheapest 5G phone from the Huawei camp. The recent appearance of the smartphone suggested that it could be powered by Dimensity 800 5G chipset. Now, the smartphone has appeared on AnTuTu benchmarks. It also once again reveals that the Dimensity 800 will be present under the hood of the Huawei Enjoy Z.

The Huawei Enjoy Z 5G has a model number of DVC-AN00. Its Geekbench listing revealed the presence of MediaTek MT6873 which is the model number of Dimensity 800 along with other specs like 6 GB of RAM and Android 10 OS. It scored 526 and 2088 in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench.

The AnTuTu appearance of the same DVC-AN00 Huawei Enjoy Z 5G smartphone shows it has Dimensity 800, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of native storage, and Android 10 OS. In the CPU, CPU, memory, and UX tests, the handset scored 101,812, 90,692, 69,703 and 54,121 points, respectively. It recorded an average benchmarking score of 316,328.

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AnTuTu further revealed that the Huawei Enjoy Z 5G’s display supports 1080 x 2400 pixels full HD+ resolution. The handset is said to be equipped with an LCD panel and a side-facing fingerprint reader.

It has a 16-megapixel selfie camera in its waterdrop notch. AnTuTu reveals that the phone features a primary lens of 48-megapixel on its rear. A previous report had claimed that the handset has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system.

The Huawei Enjoy Z is listed for pre-sale on Suning and Tmall e-commerce sites in China. The handset will come in variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. Its color variants are Midnight Black, Sakura Pink, and Dark Blue. There is no word on its pricing.

Xiaomi launches a bezel-less Mi TV 43″ (E43K) priced at ¥1,099 (~$155)

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 22, 2020

Xiaomi‘s latest performance report for the first quarter of 2020 revealed among other things that the company’s TV brand is ranked among the top 4 smart TV brands globally and the first in China. The company’s rise to prominence, just like on its smartphone division, is mainly hinged on the drive to provide amazing smart TVs at affordable pricing. The company has now launched a new Mi TV 43″ model with the model number E43K. What makes this new product interesting is the 1099 yuan (~$155) price tag slapped on the new model.

Xiaomi presently has a couple of other 43-inch models including E43X, E43C, and E43A, all priced at 1199 yuan ($169). The new E43K model is 100 yuan cheaper and that is because the model doesn’t have Bluetooth onboard. Since there is no Bluetooth connectivity, the new model utilises the standard infrared remote control as against the Bluetooth remote which the other 43-inch versions feature.

The new Mi TV E43K has a 43-inch fullscreen display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. The product utilises a bezel-less design which gives an immersive viewing. This is made possible as the screen uses a new generation of adhesives that ensure the screen is firmly bonded to the structural component.

The Mi smart TV is equipped with a 64-bit dual-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM and there is 8GBof internal storage. The TV supports wireless projection, DTS decoding, and has a built-in PatchWall artificial intelligence TV system. The PatchWall system not only provides access to a large database of contents but also enables the user to view smart home devices and receiving devices.

The TV also features WiFi connectivity which enables the wireless projection allowing the TV to serve as a screen for a projector even without an HDMI cable. The TV has a rich blend of interfaces which allows it to be connected to computers, game consoles, external audio equipment, etc.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G with Snapdragon 765 could be coming to US

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May 22, 2020

The Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A71 5G phones went official in Vietnam back in December 2019. Both phones debuted as first Samsung phones powered by Exynos 980 5G chipset. In some markets, the South Korean company is selling 4G variants of both phones. The company is expected to launch the Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A71 5G smartphones in the U.S. Fresh information shared by XDA Developers reveals that the U.S. edition of the Galaxy A71 5G will be driven by Snapdragon 765 SoC.

The Verizon variant of the Galaxy A71 5G has surfaced on the database of the Bluetooth SIG platform. The model number of the device is SM-A716V. The publication revealed after investigating the publicly available database for upcoming devices with online services from Verizon, it could come across “Samsung_a71xq” text. Here, “x” refers to a 5G device and “q” means it is fueled by a Snapdragon chipset.

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The Geekbench listing of the U.S. variant of the Galaxy A71 5G has revealed that it is powered by a Qualcomm SoC that has a base frequency of 1.80GHz. Since Qualcomm offers Snapdragon 765 and 765G as the 5G chipset for powering mid-range phones, there is a possibility that the Galaxy A71 5G for the U.S. may include any of the two chipsets. The Verizon variant of the Galaxy A71 5G may come with mmWave support, while the non-Verizon models may lack it.

The publication has claimed that the Verizon and non-Verizon variants of the Galaxy A71 5G may break cover in the U.S. in June or July. The rest of the specs of the A71 5G for the U.S. could be the same as its 5G variant available in other countries.