Meizu 17 has 90Hz refresh rate display and 30W fast charging support, reveals company

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Apr 25, 2020

If you are searching for high-end laptops from Lenovo, then the ThinkPad series is your best bet but for gamers, there is the Legion series. However, Lenovo has got the Ideapad series of affordable but decent laptops. Lenovo has now introduced a new budget laptop dubbed Ideapad 5 and powered by AMD’s latest Ryzen processor.

The IdeaPad 5 is powered by AMD’s latest Ryzen 4000 Series chips and comes in at a price that doesn’t break the bank. The new Ryzen processors should offer a pretty powerful base of performance thanks to the enhancements AMD made with this generation. On top of that, you can snag up to 1TB of storage and up to 16GB of RAM.

The laptop sports a 15-inch IPS, anti-glare display with FHD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The display has a brightness of 300 nits while there is a touchscreen version with 250 nits brightness. You also get a webcam privacy shutter, along with USB-C connectivity, an optional fingerprint sensor, and up to 15 hours of battery life with quick charge.

The Windows 10 Home laptop crams a battery that can last up to 15 hours and supports Quick Charge capable of delivering a full charge in 3 hours in 15 minutes.

The Lenovo Ideapad 5 is available in Platinum Grey, Granite Grey, Light Teal colour options. he laptop is available to buy on Lenovo’s official website in the US and UK. It is priced at $690 for the model with 8GB RAM (soldered) which can’t be upgraded. In the UK, pricing starts at £405 and buyers get several configuration options to choose from.

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OnePlus 8 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Redmi K30 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 25, 2020

While increasing the prices of its top-tier flagships, OnePlus never forgets to launch a more affordable vanilla version of their lineup for smart buyers and for those who want to save money while still getting a high-end phone. OnePlus 8 is a perfect flagship killer and it has nothing to envy to the most expensive phones under most of the aspects. But is it the best flagship killer out there or there are devices with a higher value for money? In order to let you gather all the info in regard and establish this, after comparing it to the Huawei Nova 7 and the Honor 30, we decided to compare it with Xiaomi Mi 10 and Redmi K30 Pro.

OnePlus 8 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro

	Xiaomi Mi 10	OnePlus 8	Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	162.6 x 74.8 x 9 mm, 208 g	160.2 x 72.9 x 8 mm, 180 g	163.3 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm, 218 g
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 10, MIUI	Android 10, Oxygen OS	Android 10, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 108 + 13 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 48 + 16 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Quad 64 + 5 + 13 + 2 MP 20 MP front camera
BATTERY	4780 mAh, fast charging 30W, Fast wireless charging 30W	4300 mAh, fast charging 30W	4700 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging 10W, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G, IP68 waterproof	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 have a punch-hole design, while Redmi K30 Pro comes with a holeless display and a motorized pop-up camera. In each case, you get an aluminum frame and a glass back. But the OnePlus 8 is the only which offers protection against dust and water: it is waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification. Which device has the best look? With its higher screen-to-body ratio Xiaomi Mi 10 and its curved display are very impressive, but OnePlus 8 has a curved screen as well and it is even more compact due to its smaller display. The Redmi K30 Pro is holeless, but it has a flat display and slightly thicker bezels. Further, it has a bigger round-shaped camera module on the back, not a great solution for a minimalistic look.

Display

Unlike most of the last-generation flagships, Redmi K30 Pro does not support a high refresh rate but it comes with a standard 60 Hz rate. That is why OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 look more interesting with their 90 Hz refresh rate. OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 are very close in terms of display quality and we recommend both if you need a good viewing experience. But there are flagships with better displays, keep that in mind. However, we are still talking about high-end OLED panels. Xiaomi Mi 10 has a wider 6.67-inch diagonal, while OnePlus 8 is more compact. But both the devices come with a single punch hole.

Hardware/Software

With OnePlus 8, Xiaomi Mi 10, and Redmi K30 Pro, you get very similar performances. All of them are fueled by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, so you get the best chipset in the Android world released in 2020. Further, they all come with LPPDR5 RAM. Redmi K30 Pro has a faster UFS 3.1 native storage (if we exclude the base variant with 128 GB of UFS 3.0 storage), but it offers less RAM in its top configuration. While Redmi K30 Pro stops at 8 GB of RAM, with OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 you get up to 12 GB of RAM. We believe the OnePlus 8 may offer slightly higher performance due to the amazing software optimization of its Oxygen OS, but we are only talking about marginal differences.

Camera

Unlike the Redmi K30 Pro, OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 lack a telephoto sensor. But despite that, they are still better camera phones due to their better main sensors. The Xiaomi Mi 10 is definitely the most impressive with its 108 MP main sensor supporting OIS and 8K video recording. Then we got the OnePlus 8 with its 48 MP triple camera including a 16 MP ultrawide sensor. Redmi K30 Pro comes right after with a pretty nice camera but far from high-end camera phones.

Battery

The biggest battery belongs to the Xiaomi Mi 10: a 4780 mAh unit. But Redmi K30 Pro should offer a longer battery life in a lot of scenarios because its display does not support a 90 Hz refresh rate which consumes more energy. However, we still prefer the Xiaomi Mi 10 since it supports both fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, while you can only charge the OnePlus 8 and the Redmi K30 Pro by cable.

Price

OnePlus 8 debuted in China with a €522/$565 starting price (€699 globally). Xiaomi Mi 10 is priced €560/$606 in China, and Redmi K30 Pro starts from €499/$540. OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 offer a better experience than Redmi K30 Pro. But at least on the paper, we prefer the Xiaomi Mi 10 due to the presence of wireless charging technology, a bigger battery, and an amazing camera.

Read More: Xiaomi sold Mi 10 units worth 200 million yuan within a minute in its first sale in China

OnePlus 8 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Redmi K30 Pro

PROS

Holeless display
Faster charging tech
UFS 3.1 storage
Affordable price

CONS

Inferior cameras

Xiaomi Mi 10

PROS

Great main camera
8K video recording
Wireless charging
Stereo speakers
Reverse wireless charging
90 Hz display
Biggest battery

CONS

Nothing particular

OnePlus 8

PROS

IP68 waterproof
Stereo speakers
90 Hz display
More compact

CONS

Smaller battery

Xiaomi’s latest HIMO Z16 Foldable Electric Bicycle in pictures

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Apr 25, 2020

Xiaomi recently put up a new Himo Z16 foldable electric bicycle for crowdfunding on the Youpin platform. The bike seems to have drawn some inspiration from the Himo H1 ultra-foldable bike. However, it adopts a bigger size than the H1. The design also improves on the functionality as this is a motorised bicycle with pedals. This ensures you get pedal assistance if the battery runs out.

The HIMO Z16 adopts a three-fold design which allows the central body, the foot pedals, and the bicycle’s handlebar to collapse. The bike also features an aluminium alloy frame which is relatively light. The entire bike weighs 22.5kg thanks to the materials from which it is built. The low weight exerts less load on the battery hence preserving the battery life.

Just like all other electric bikes, there is an LCD display which shows the working parameters such as battery power, mileage, speed in real-time and other information. The instrument cluster has an IP7 waterproof rating.

In addition, the power-assisted bicycle can be used in three different modes; full-electric power, power-assisted riding and manual modelling. On the full-electric power mode, it has a mileage of 55km on a full charge. This can be extended to 80km distance in the assisted mode. The bike packs a removable 18650 automotive-grade lithium battery, which can achieve both high power and long-lasting output. The battery can be fully charged in 5 hours.

In order to ensure the safety of the rider, the HIMO Z16 adopts dual disc brake system which is an impressive one, unlike most e-bikes which use drum brake at the rear. The Z16 also utilises high wear-resistant CST tire which is similar to what you’ll find on professional electric vehicles. The tires also have a strong grip which prevents skidding and help achieve excellent braking effects. The headlight and brake lights are located on the front and rear part of the mid-frame. There is also a red reflector under the seat to ensure the bike is visible to traffic from behind at night.

Due to the national standard in China, the HIMO Z16’s speed doesn’t exceed 25km/h. The bike is available in four stylish colours which both male and female folks will find appealing.

For 2,499 Yuan (~$352), this is indeed an amazing bike that delivers impressive value at an amazing price. There is no word as to when this model will be available outside China. However, since the Himo H1 was launched on Indiegogo recently, the Z16 may also become available on the crowdfunding platform in no distant time. Meanwhile, you can check out more pictures of the Himo Z16 e-bike from below.

Switch up your Work-From-Home Desk with the new IQUNIX F96 Summer Series

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Apr 25, 2020

IQUNIX is a Chinese company known for its mechanical keyboards. Earlier this year, it announced the F96, a mechanical keyboard that comes in both wired and wireless variants. The manufacturer has now announced new colorways for the wired version. The new colors which are five in number are called the Summer Series.

The F96 was originally available in purple, coral orange and white but now comes in Soda Bubbles, Blueberry, Peach, Avocado, and Grape Milk.

The IQUNIX F96 has an aluminum body, Cherry MX switches, dynamic RGB lights, PBT Keycaps, and a 96% layout. This wired version connects via USB-C and works with both Windows and macOS.

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IQUNIX says it expects to begin shipping the keyboard by May 13. Pricing starts at ¥796 (~$112) and goes up to ¥888 (~$125) depending on the configuration you choose. It is available for pre-order on the Youpin store.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth listed on Jingdong (JD.com) revealing attractive retail boxes

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Apr 25, 2020

Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition is scheduled to go official on April 27 alongside the MIUI 12 custom ROM. Ahead of the launch, Chinese e-tailer Jingdong (JD.com) has opened reservation for the smartphone. The firm will start accepting pre-orders from April 27 after it has been officially launched.

Looks like Xiaomi will ship the Mi 10 Youth in attractive retail boxes. The promotional images on the product page reveal several attractive boxes that the Mi 10 Youth will ship in. What we can’t confirm is if the entire products will be in this type of boxes or if it will be for just a limited number of units for its fans.

The Mi 10 Youth has kept the rumour mill buzzing for several weeks now. The device is expected as a “Lite” version of the Mi 10 flagship model. It is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 765G processor which incorporates a 5G modem.

In terms of the specifications, the Mi 10 Youth Edition is expected to sport a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch and FHD+ resolution of 2400 × 1080 pixels. It will be available in 4GB, 6GB and 8GB. There will also be 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage options.

The Mi 10 Youth Edition is equipped with a quad-camera setup at the rear, housed in a rectangular module. The main camera is a 48MP sensor but there is a periscope telephoto lens which supports 50x zoom. The mobile phone will get its power from a 4060mAh battery.

Mi Soundbar 2 and Mi Treadmill gets Bluetooth Certification

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Apr 25, 2020

Two new Xiaomi products have received Bluetooth certification by the Bluetooth SIG. The two devices are a soundbar and a treadmill and were certified a few days ago.

Xiaomi currently has a soundbar that is sold in India and China, so this should be a successor to it. The certificate reveals the product name is “2.1 Soundbar” and it has the model number MDZ-35-DA. The model number is actually similar to that of the Redmi Soundbar 2.0 (MDZ-34-DA) that received its own certification last month. This should be an indication that both products are closely related.

The new Xiaomi soundbar surprisingly supports Bluetooth 4.0 and not the more recent Bluetooth 5.0 protocol. It should launch first in China before making its way to other markets.

Alongside the soundbar, the Bluetooth SIG also certified the Mi Treadmill which has model number MJPBJ01KST. The description says it is foldable which isn’t a first for a Xiaomi treadmill. It will connect via Bluetooth 4.2.

Going by Xiaomi’s other treadmills, this should connect to your phone to sync your exercise sessions and may also have a controller to adjust the speed.

Both products might launch anytime which can be soon or even much later. Nevertheless, once they are announced, we will let you know.

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TSMC is working on 2nm Chips, Expected to Release by 2025

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Apr 25, 2020

The performance and efficiency of chipsets depend on the number of transistors they have. To accommodate more transistors on a chip, their size needs to be reduced. This is known as ‘Moore’s Law’, which states the number of transistors on microprocessors should double every two years by decreasing their size. The current-gen best processors are built-on 7nm process, which is expected to be replaced with 5nm later this year. However, even before that, TSMC has now revealed to have started R&D for 2nm chips.

TSMC Fab 6 — Source: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd

In its recent annual report to shareholders, TSMC has announced that it has kick-started research and development for the 2nm process in 2019 itself. The semiconductor manufacturing company is yet to deliver Apple’s next-gen 5nm mobile chip slated to release in the last quarter of this year.

For context, the 2nm chips will be able to hold 3.5 times more transistors than the now best 7nm chipsets available in the market.

Additionally, it also revealed the roadmap for 3nm chips lask week, which is progressing as planned. The first batch of risk production is expected to begin in 2021, followed by volume production in the second half of 2022.

The only major competitor for TSMC is Samsung, however, it is yet to mass-manufacture 5nm chips and has even delayed 3nm chipsets to 2022 due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Nevertheless, although TSMC has started working on 2nm chips, we won’t be able to see it anytime soon. The earliest we can expect it to be ready for the masses is 2025.

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Renders and price of ZTE Blade 10 Smart leaks

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Apr 25, 2020

Alongside the Blade V 2020, ZTE also has another mid-range phone heading to Europe according to a new leak. The device is the ZTE Blade 10 Smart and it has a cheaper price tag than the Blade V 2020.

The Blade 10 Smart will come in three colorways – Black, Green, and Red. The phone has a waterdrop notch with a moderately-sized lower bezel. On the back of the phone are three rear cameras housed in a squircle housing along with an LED flash. There is also a fingerprint scanner on the back.

The Blade 10 Smart has ZTE’s familiar red-colored power button and it is positioned on the right side along with the volume control buttons.

The specs of the device are currently unknown but the leaker says it will have 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It will also sell for €199 when it launches.

ZTE Blade V 2020 powered by Helio P70 leaks ahead of European launch

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Apr 25, 2020

ZTE is bringing a new mid-range smartphone to Europe soon. According to a leak posted on the internet, the phone is the ZTE Blade V 2020 and it will come with MediaTek’s Helio P70 processor.

Renders, specs, as well as the price of the phone, were posted on Twitter by Sudhanshu Ambhore (Sudhanshu1414).

According to the images, the phone shares most of its design with the ZTE a1 5G phone sold in Japan. So you get a phone with a punch-hole display, a squircle camera housing that holds four cameras, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Blade V 2020 will have a 6.53-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080) display with a punch-hole at the top left corner of the display. The renders show the hole is pretty small but expect the real device to be much bigger.

As stated above, there is an Helio P70 processor inside the phone and it has been paired with 4GB of RAM. There is also 128GB of storage and support for storage expansion (512GB max.).

The Blade V 2020 is said to have a 48MP primary camera with an 8MP secondary sensor, and a third 2MP camera. The fourth sensor isn’t stated but might be a ToF sensor like that of the ZTE a1. The phone also has a 16MP selfie camera.

ZTE has put a 4000mAh battery inside the phone that charges via USB-C. The phone also has an audio jack. It will be available in Blue and White with a price tag of €279 (~$302/INR 23,043). That sure is a lot to ask for a phone powered by a MediaTek P70 chipset.

There is no info on when ZTE will launch the Blade V 2020 but it shouldn’t be far.

Mi 10 Youth Edition Price tipped, RedmiBook 13 Ryzen Edition and new Mi Bluetooth Headset will tag along

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Apr 25, 2020

We are aware of Xiaomi unveiling Mi 10 Youth Edition and MIUI 12 on April 27 in China. Additionally, we also know the features of these products. Now, thanks to Ishan Agarwal, a reliable Indian tipster, the price of the handset is also out, in addition to the company’s plan of introducing new Mi Bluetooth Headset Youth Edition and RedmiBook 13 Ryzen Edition models at the same event.

The upcoming Mi 10 Youth Edition is a rebranded Mi 10 Lite 5G announced last month in Europe with a minor change. The Chinese version of the handset will feature a periscope camera with up to 50x digital zoom replacing the 2MP depth sensor present on the international version.

The device will be available in four colors namely Pink Peach, Orange Storm, Green Tea and Blue Berry, which we previously referred to as white gradient, peach, turquoise, and blue.

Anyway, here’s the alleged price of Mi 10 Youth Edition in China for all the storage configurations.

Storage Configuration	Price
6GB + 64GB	2,299 Yuan ($325)
6GB + 128GB	2,499 Yuan ($353)
8GB + 128GB	2,699 Yuan ($381)
8GB + 256GB	2,999 Yuan ($423)

As mentioned in the beginning, Xiaomi will also announce two new products at the same launch event. One of which will be a new Mi Bluetooth Headset Youth Edition that could replace the older neckband model from 2018 with the same name.

The second product will be the Ryzen Editions of RedmiBook 13 whose original variants launched in December 2019 is powered by 10th generation Intel Core processors. The new models will come in both Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 processors with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.

Unfortunately, the price of the above-mentioned two products is unknown at the moment.

[Update: Response] OnePlus Lays off Employees in Europe, Might shift Headquarters to Helsinki

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Apr 25, 2020

UPDATE:

In response to the news about OnePlus’ layoffs in Europe, the company clarified that it was a strategic restructuring move limited to its European division. In an official forum post, Tuomas L., head of OnePlus’ Strategy in Europe, revealed that around 20 employees were affected by this restructuring in Germany, France, and the UK.

You can read the forum post here. An excerpt from the post has been added below.

“As part of our strategy, we are looking to capitalize on opportunities in the Nordic region and Benelux by hiring for new positions, relocating some existing European staff and further enhancing our capabilities in these strategic markets. At the same time, we are making organizational changes in some existing markets, specifically Germany, France and the UK.”

“We are doing everything we can to support the approximately 20 total employees in these three markets who will be affected by this restructuring, including offering redundancy packages per local regulations. We highly value the contributions of these staff members and will do our best to ensure a smooth transition through this process.”

OnePlus just launched the OnePlus 8 series, consisting of OnePlus 8 Pro, the company’s most ambitious smartphone till date. However, the same cannot be said for its employees. According to a report by Engadget, the Chinese smartphone company has reportedly laid off several workers in Europe.

It is not the first time OnePlus has downsized in Europe. Last year, staffs in Spain and Italy had to face the same and as of now, the company has not a single worker in those regions.

The current lay-off includes removing up to 80% of employees (around 20 employees) in the regional offices of France, Germany, and the UK. To this, OnePlus responded that it is carrying out some strategic restructuring in Europe and even confirmed to be hiring in the region.

According to a source close to the matter, the teams in Denmark, Finland, Netherlands and Belgium seem to be unaffected. The company considers these markets to have more potential and thus even asked some of its employees to relocate to Helsinki, which is expected to replace London as OnePlus’ European headquarters.

The primary reason for OnePlus to make such decisions lies in its new philosophy. As the company raced towards premium 5G smartphones, carriers like O2 and EE discontinued their partnerships with the brand in the UK. The new OnePlus 8 series is only available on 3 in the region.

As per Ben Wood, Chief Analyst at CCS Insight, ‘OnePlus has fallen into the trap of over-promising and under-delivering’. The company is struggling hard to maintain relationships with carriers in Europe and has even turned back on core fans by stepping into the premium range.

Anyway, before the recent layoff, OnePlus had over 2,000 employees worldwide. The current tally of workes is unknown at the moment.

LG Velvet Specs are out ahead of official launch

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Apr 25, 2020

There have been multiple rumours over the past few months regarding LG ditching its G series. The South Korean electronics giant confirmed it by revealing new ‘Velvet’ branding, which was later followed by a teaser video exposing the entire design to the public ahead of official launch scheduled for May 7. Now, thanks to a set of promotional teaser posters and a retail spec sheet, we know almost everything about the upcoming LG Velvet.

According to the official teaser posters, the new LG Velvet will have all the useful features from flagship smartphones, even though it will be a mid-range handset with support for 5G connectivity priced around 800,000 Won ($650).

The device will have support for stabilization on video recordings but the teaser does not say clearly whether it will be software-based or via OIS. It will also have different modes such as slow-motion and time-lapse to name a few.

The display on the phone will be using an OLED panel with a tiny dew-drop notch at the top similar to the Mi 10 Youth Edition to accommodate the selfie camera. As per the poster, the phone will output immersive stereo sound through vibrations from the panel just like last year’s LG G8 ThinQ and high-end OLED TVs from LG and Sony.

Also, the device will have all the basic necessary stuff such as IP68 dust and water resistance, MIL-STD-810G certification for durability, a 4,300 mAh battery, and wireless charging.

The retail spec sheet further confirms the presence of Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB with support for microSD card up to 2TB. It also reveals the phone’s camera setup. The rear rain drop triple camera will include a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide shooter, and a 5MP depth sensor. Whereas, the front camera will be of 16 megapixels.

The handset will measure 167.1 x 74.0 x 7.85mm in dimensions and will weigh 180 grams. Last but not least, it will be available in Aurora White, Aurora Grey, Aurora Green, and Sunset color options.

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The iQOO Neo 3 5G Smartphone is Now Available on Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 25, 2020

iQOO unveiled a new 5G flagship dubbed the iQOO Neo 3 5G in China. Staying true to its reputation, Vivo’s popular sub-brand has come up yet again with a feature-laden smartphone that supports 5G connectivity and bears a reasonable price tag.

Available in two appealing colorways and three efficient storage options, the iQOO Neo 3 5G has gone up for sale through Giztop. Featuring 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage, the smallest model will set you back $469. You can choose between black and blue color options.

The larger 8GB RAM+128GB ROM variant comes in black, as well as blue color options carrying a $519 price tag. Those looking for more internal storage space might want to check out the next model that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers 256GB of onboard storage capacity for $589.

Alternatively, you can go for the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM variant that is available for $519 through the popular Chinese e-tailer. This model comes in two color options including black and blue.

With a mammoth 6.57inch FHD+ LCD that offers an impressive refresh rate of 144Hz, the iQOO Neo 3 5G is powered by a 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Octa-core processor. It packs a highly competent Adreno 650 GPU under the hood.

In the optics department, the iQOO Neo 3 5G houses a triple camera setup with a 48MP, an 8MP, and a 2MP camera. Upfront, it houses a 16MP camera for capturing selfies and video calling. Moreover, the phone runs iQOO UI based on Android 10.0 OS.

The iQOO Neo 3 5G draws its juices from a 4500mAh battery that supports a 44W fast charge. Aside from that, the phone supports dual-mode 5G SA/NSA, NFC, and Wi-Fi6+. You can follow this link to check out more details about the 5G-enabled iQOO Neo 3 model and place your order.

iQOO Neo 3 5G

Xiaomi teases Display Specs of Mi 10 Youth Edition

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Apr 25, 2020

Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition will be unveiled this coming Monday (April 27) alongside much-anticipated MIUI 12. The company has been teasing the features of these products since it announced the launch date earlier this week. As for today, the brand has revealed the display specs of the handset on its official Weibo account.

According to the teasers, the upcoming Mi 10 Youth Edition will come equipped with Samsung’s diamond pixel PenTile AMOLED panel. Xiaomi claims the display will offer crisp picture quality with accurate colors and smooth transitions while zooming in.

Further, detailing the display specs, the company says the panel will have a ΔE value of 1.1, whereas JNCD value will be 0.7. Along with 4,300,000: 1 ultra-high contrast ratio, the panel will also support hardware-level DC dimming.

Apart from the above-mentioned parameters, the display on Mi 10 Youth Edition will have a 180Hz touch sampling rate as well as support for HDR10+ content. Last but not least, it is also said to feature one of the smallest dew-drop notches on any smartphone.

As for other specifications, the handset will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 with support for dual-mode 5G connectivity (SA/NSA). It will sport a quad-camera setup including a periscope module with up to 50x digital zoom and OIS, a 48MP primary wide camera, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 5MP macro shooter. On the front, it is expected to come with a 16MP selfie camera. These cameras will be backed by new multiplicity and burst modes.

Other features of the device include LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 2.1 storage, 4,160 mAh battery, 22.5W fast charging, 7.98mm in thickness, 192 grams weight, and four colors – white gradient, peach, turquoise, and blue.

Honor 30 vs Huawei Nova 7 vs OnePlus 8: Specs Comparison

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Apr 24, 2020

The price of the top-tier flagships increased a lot during the last year. But at the same time, the number of flagship killers increased as well. The mainstream smartphone manufacturers are now releasing their main flagship lineups in more than one variant, and most of the time the base variant is a flagship killer with a very high value for money. In this comparison, we included the latest base variants from the latest flagship lineups released by Huawei and OnePlus. We are talking about the vanilla Honor 30, Huawei Nova 7, and OnePlus 8. Here you will learn the main differences between their specs sheets.

Huawei Honor 30 vs Huawei Nova 7 5G vs OnePlus 8

	Huawei Honor 30	Huawei Nova 7 5G	OnePlus 8
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	160.3 x 74.2 x 8.1 mm, 185 g	160.6 x 74.3 x 8 mm, 180 g	160.2 x 72.9 x 8 mm, 180 g
DISPLAY	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), OLED	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), OLED	6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 985, octa-core 2.58 GHz	Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 985, octa-core 2.58 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – nano memory card slot	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 10, EMUI 10	Android 10, EMUI	Android 10, Oxygen OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 40 + 8 + 8 + 2 MP camera, f/1.8 + f/3.4 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera	Quad 64 + 8 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.2 front camera	Triple 48 + 16 + 2 MP camera, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, fast charging 40W	4000 mAh, fast charging 40W	4300 mAh, fast charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, fast reverse charging 5W, 5G	Dual SIM slot, reverse charging, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

Honor 30, Huawei Nova 7, and OnePlus 8 come with a premium design including a glass back and a punch-hole display with very narrow bezels. Given the bigger camera modules found on the Honor 30 and the Huawei Nova 7 and the curved screen of the OnePlus 8, I personally prefer the design of the OnePlus 8. Further, the Interstellar Glow color variant looks very gorgeous. But it is mainly a matter of taste. There are several people not liking curved displays, just to make an example.

Display

The most advanced display panel belongs to the OnePlus 8. It is a Fluid AMOLED screen with the support of HDR10+ and a high 90 Hz refresh rate. Both these features lack on the Honor 30 and the Huawei Nova 7. So the OnePlus 8 is essentially able to provide richer image quality and smoother viewing experience. The OnePlus 8 also boasts a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio, but it has curved edges, while Honor 30 and Huawei Nova 7 offers flat displays.

Hardware/Software

Again, OnePlus 8 is the winner. It has the strongest processor: the Snapdragon 865 by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 2.84 GHz. And it even offers a higher amount of RAM in its more expensive version: up to 12 GB paired with 256 GB of UFS 3.0, 2-LANE internal storage. Honor 30 and Huawei Nova 7 are fueled by the Kirin 985 mobile platform: this chip is even weaker than the Kirin 990, and the Kirin 990 is inferior to the Snapdragon 865 in terms of performance. But the Honor 30 offers an external card slot to expand the internal storage which is not present on the OnePlus 8. Honor 30, Huawei Nova 7 and OnePlus 8 run Android 10 out of the box, but unfortunately, Honor 30 and Huawei Nova 7 do not have Google services out of the box due to the U.S. ban.

Camera

Despite it lacks an optical stabilization system (unlike the OnePlus 8), Honor 30 boasts the most advanced rear camera setup, at least on the paper. The handset is equipped with a main 40 MP sensor, a periscope lens with up to 5x optical zoom, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. Right after (but it might be even better than Honor 30 in some scenarios such as video stabilization), we got the OnePlus 8 with its 48 MP triple camera including OIS and a 16 MP ultrawide sensor. Huawei Nova 7 is still a pretty nice camera phone, especially thanks to the presence of a nice telephoto sensor with up to 3x optical zoom, but it lags behind its competitors.

Battery

OnePlus 8 has a bigger 4300 mAh, so it will likely last more on a single charge in a lot of scenarios. But it has to manage a display with higher energy consumption, so do not underestimate its rivals. In each case you get 5G connectivity, so do not expect the typical battery life of a 4000 or 4300 mAh battery. Note that Honor 30 and Huawei Nova 7 offer a faster charging technology (40W vs 30W) and, unlike the OnePlus 8, they support reverse charging.

Price

Honor 30 is priced $425/€393 in its base variant in China, OnePlus 8 starts from $565/$523, and Huawei Nova 7 starts from $392/€363. Thanks to its more advanced display, better chipset, and a bigger battery, OnePlus 8 wins this specs comparison. But with its great charging capabilities and amazing cameras, Honor 30 is a very good alternative and offers a higher value for money.

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Huawei Honor 30 vs Huawei Nova 7 5G vs OnePlus 8: PRO and CONS

Huawei Honor 30

PROS

Amazing cameras
External card slot
Very fast charging
Reverse charging

CONS

No Google services

OnePlus 8

PROS

Best display
Highest performance
Bigger battery
Global availability

CONS

Price

Huawei Nova 7

PROS

Good price
Very fast charging
Reverse charging

CONS

No Google services

Fossil Solar watch with solar charging, bio-plastic casing launched

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Apr 24, 2020

Renowned watchmaker Fossil has a new watch series which happens to be the first to adopt an eco-friendly approach. The analogue watch dubbed Fossil Solar is manufactured from materials that support environmental sustainability. The watch also uses energy converted from sunlight.

Fossil says the watch is part of efforts aimed at meeting its own ‘pro-planet criteria’ by 2025. In clear terms, the brand expects that all of its products will include at least one material that’s sustainability-approved. All products will also ship in fully recyclable and/or reusable packaging.

In terms of the design, the watch adopts a simple but attractive design. It uses white analogue hand and markings while the retire watch dial comes in black. This creates a perfect contrast that makes it visible under the sun. The watch’s bezel around the case acts like a solar panel as it houses a solar cell placed underneath which converts the light energy into electrical energy which is then stored in its rechargeable battery. It is available in 36mm and 42mm sizes.

Since it is basically an analogue watch, the battery is durable as a single charge can last for up to four months before you’ll need to charge the watch again. The watch also has a single rotating crown located at the right side.

In addition, the watch case is built from bio-plastics made from castor oil. It also adopts several straps made from yarn spun from discarded plastic bottles. Each unit ships with five different straps each having a unique colour. The retail box is also made entirely from cardboard which can be used to store the straps or can be recycled.

As for the pricing and availability, the Fossil Solar watch will be available from mid-May. Both the 36mm and 42mm sizes are priced at £129 (~$159) in the UK or €149 in Europe.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (Redmi 10X) launching on April 30, launch invite out!

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